Interview: Becky Crew

Australian science writer and author of "Zombie Birds, Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals"

Becky Crew spent her childhood in the picturesque Blue Mountains in Australia, with her (human) family and a menagerie that included dogs, cats, pigeons, crabs and all kinds of critters. Suffice to say she has always had a bit of a fascination with living creatures. While she didnt love science class in school, and then worked in finance, she and a friend started the animal-focused …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: David Edwards

Biodegradable food containers, vaporized booze and more in our latest video

We recently had the chance to spend some time with David Edwards, founder of Le Laboratoire, an unassuming space in Paris which houses a very modern center for art, science and design. Edwards, a Harvard professor, chemical engineer and biotech innovator, created the space for experimentation in product design and under his direction Le Laboratoire takes a unique approach to taking products like a modular …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

David Bowie Is, synesthesia, T Magazine's Patrick Li and more in our weekly look at the web

1. DIY Google Glass Don’t have the cash or time to wait for Google Glass to drop at the end of 2013? Well, put on your tool belt and DIY hat and make your own Google Glass hack—a project you can complete in just a few hours for around $300, instead of Glass’ expected $1,500 price tag. 2. “David Bowie Is” Opens At The V&A …