by Komoneed | Jun 3, 2024
Exploring the fragile forms of ocean ecosystems, Vanessa Barragão continues to create fibrous iterations of coral reefs and marine biomes. Working with a team of studio assistants, she is inspired by environmental stewardship and textile techniques such as latch hooking, crochet, and weaving. Over the course of several weeks to several months, these meditative processes give life to tactile and textural forms.
One of the artist’s most impactful experiences in the last year was a visit to the Raja Ampat Islands. More
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by Komoneed | Jun 3, 2024
With all eight native freshwater turtle species of Ontario considered at-risk, researchers have created protective nests to help boost offspring survival. Researchers at the University of Waterloo and McMaster University designed a nest with materials like moss and lichen to mimic the turtles’ natural rocky nesting sites. As the research team pointed out in their […]
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by Komoneed | May 29, 2024
In 2024, what are the fabric innovations to look out for, and where are the names we know at right now? Read on to find out. The new materials landscape in 2024 Sustainable fashion is constantly evolving as experts work to create more responsible materials and alternatives to the conventional fabrics that are negatively impacting […]
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by Komoneed | May 29, 2024
For the first time, a NASA satellite has been launched with the purpose of improving the ability to predict climate change by measuring the heat that escapes from Earth’s poles. The satellite — the first of a pair — is in orbit following lift-off from Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket in Māhia, New Zealand, on Saturday, […]
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by Komoneed | May 29, 2024
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