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South Florida’s Beachfront Buildings Sinking Faster Than Expected, Research Finds

South Florida’s Beachfront Buildings Sinking Faster Than Expected, Research Finds

A team of scientists in Germany and the United States has found that many tall, heavy buildings along South Florida’s coast are sinking into the earth much faster than expected. The researchers compared several years of satellite images to glean more information about continuing subsidence — where the altitude of a piece of land becomes […]
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Coiled Fishing Rope Sculptures by Joana Schneider Twist Organic Shapes into Otherworldly Forms

Coiled Fishing Rope Sculptures by Joana Schneider Twist Organic Shapes into Otherworldly Forms

When Joana Schneider moved to The Hague, she began to visit the beach regularly, which became a fruitful source of inspiration.
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Air-Drying Clothes in Winter? Yes, It’s Possible

Air-Drying Clothes in Winter? Yes, It’s Possible

Air-drying clothes in the summer is quite simple, hanging shirts and linens on picturesque laundry lines in the dry, warm air. When winter comes with its cold, wet days, it’s hard to imagine the line full of laundry in the backyard — but winter weather doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to start tumble-drying again.  Drying […]
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