Genetically modified crops are everywhere, with the sole purpose of growing food very efficiently to feed the billowing human population (& making money, of course, for those commercial interests behind it). But what impact does such modification have on the eco-system? Here’s a look through a photographer’s lens.
Author: neil
Practical Bookshelves [Article]
Books on a bookshelf often fall over if there isn’t a book-end. This design solves that problem, while at the same time is aesthetically pleasing too!
Pallet Palace [Picture]
The authors of the article said you can build this house in one day with only basic tools. You can also upgrade it in time with insulation, airconditioning, smoke detectors – pretty much whatever you would like! An awesome looker too!
Creativity [Picture]
Apparently this farm owner was denied a council permit to build a horse shelter. Fortunately, you don’t need a permit to build a table and chairs.
2512: A prediction
An attempt to predict the world in 2512 by Charlie Stross: As all such predictions go, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Arthur Conan Doyle [Interview]
Possibly the only ever filmed interview available of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he talks about his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes, & spiritualism. About 10 mins long.
Vulture Capital (no, not venture, really!) [Article]
Fifteen years after vultures disappeared from Mumbai’s skies, the Parsi community here intends to build two aviaries at one of its most sacred sites so that the giant scavengers can once again devour human corpses.
A matter of life or death? [Article]
Wealth of Nations, Revisted [Article]
Say Adam Smith, & the word image that pops up is “Economist” or “Father of Capitalism”. Yet, despite the image, Adam Smith’s work was more philosophical / moral than purely economics, says The Philosopher’s Beard.
Stolen bike recovery [Article]
Stolen bike recovery, software-style! As the authors wondered, “Bike theft hurts a lot of people, but it’s not like anyone is going to devote actual resources to stopping it. So, at Priceonomics, we thought we’d take a crack at trying to reduce bike theft. Could we use software to help people fight back against bike thieves?”