Word of Mouth: Budapest

A vegan bistro, juice shop, historic hotel and more in this Central European capital

by Alia Akkam Creative energy has long been percolating in Budapest. Once the Iron Curtain was peeled back, an impressive underground culture erupted that, through the years, has only grown fiercer. While tourists flock to the city to peep at grandiose architecture, knock back beers in ruin pubs and luxuriate in thermal waters, it would behoove them to get to know Budapest on a deeper …

Ice Cream That Melts Slower

These days most people prefer that scientists stay away from their food, but a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland have discovered something even the most all-natural eaters can appreciate: a way to keep ice cream from melting so quickly. By adding a naturally occurring protein called BsIA, they were able to bind the air, fat and water in ice cream together, …

Burning Man’s Boeing 747

A new teaser video by Big Imagination Foundation promises one of the most ambitious Burning Man projects to date. While specifics are scarce, it seems that the exhibition will include an actual Boeing 747 that will be modified by a team of over 100 volunteers to create “one of the largest and most inspiring art installations the community has ever seen.” If you wish to …