Moody Images of New York City’s Neon Lights

New York City’s collection of neon lights is unlike any other. From Times Square to the corner diner, the bright, luminescent lettering of all shapes, colors and sizes light up the streets and sidewalks until the wee hours. In a new photo series called “Light On,” Paris-born photographer Frank Bohbot captures the charm of the bustling city through moody images of its neons. Through the …

How Local Life-Hacks Inform Design in Africa

In Zimbabwe, African architect Maxwell Mutanda is tapping into the resourcefulness of local businesses and street vendors to improve their working conditions. Instead of introducing new designs to their already set-up rigs, he gauges their needs and offers adaptable infrastructure that they can take and customize—including flooring, shelving, composting toilets and rain-catching umbrellas. This ideology goes beyond just Mutanda, though, as companies like Urban Think …

Australia is Using Herpes to Wipeout an Invasive Fish

Nearly two millions tons worth of carp have infested Australia’s Murray-Darling river system, creating roughly £260 million worth of damage each year. They swallow native species, wreak havoc on the environment and grow to enormous sizes if left unchecked. Officials are now calling for a “carpaggedon,” using a specific strain of the herpes virus to wipe out the fish. While most everyone is on board, …