Urban Farming

Approaches to sustainable agriculture in several of the world's largest cities

More than half the world’s population now lives in cities, but when it comes to feeding them, trucking in the necessary amount of food isn’t a sustainable process for any metropolis. Growing out of the need for better solutions, urban farming is becoming an increasingly common approach, whether resourceful groups and individuals are planting vegetables in a container on their back porch or are harvesting …

Curated by Culturefix NYC

A fine selection of rare brews and comfort foods from the owners of NYC's art gallery and pub

Hidden among the slender streets of NYC’s Lower East Side, Culturefix stands as a haven for beer snobs, foodies, art aficionados and really just anyone looking for a good time. The slightly labyrinthine multipurpose space splits its talents among three floors, starting with an impressive selection of nearly impossible-to-find beers and curious dishes at the bar downstairs. A ramp at the back of the bar …

Wind Map

Jumping robots, floating cinemas, musical jelly molds and more in our look at the web this week

A hypnotizing new digital project shows a map of the United States as defined by continental wind patterns. Impressively detailed, the wind map allows you to see air speeds in precise areas, the flowing patterns striping in white lines against a graphite background.