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A Collection of Our Interviews
Photography
In a revealing interview, Ju Shen Lee, the celebrated winner of the National Awards – Singapore at the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards, known for the evocative ″Elephant Sand Bath″ photograph, shared deeper insights into her photographic journey and the profound connections she′s encountered along the way.
Approximately twelve years ago, Ju Shen embarked on her path toward photographic distinction. During the golden age of film photography in the 1980s, the prohibitive cost initially dissuaded her, leading her to find joy in athletics. Eventually, she redirected her focus to her longstanding zeal for photography. Through a combination of self-teaching, participation in multiple courses, and the rich array of educational materials available on YouTube, Ju Shen cultivated…
Architecture
In a world grappling with rising urban temperatures and the urgent threat of climate change, innovative solutions to cool our cities are more important than ever. At the forefront of this crucial effort is Scientia Professor Mattheos Santamouris from UNSW Sydney, whose pioneering work, highlighted in Nature Cities, showcases groundbreaking techniques to combat urban overheating, with a special focus on the sweltering city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Over a rigorous three-year period marked by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Santamouris and his team undertook an ambitious project to address the extreme heat in Riyadh, where temperatures can soar to an incredible 45°C. Their comprehensive research explored the impact of ′super cool′ building materials, the introduction of green spaces, and the application of energy-efficient…
Photography
Małgorzata′s fascinating story unfolds at the confluence of art and science, highlighting a voyage driven by both a keen interest in artistic exploration and a rigorous scientific approach. This journey was ignited by a deeply personal and significant challenge—the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in the early months of 2023. Confronted with such a hurdle, Małgorzata turned her gaze towards the microscopic world, transforming the cells of her own cancer into a subject for artistic exploration. This groundbreaking method not only secured her a distinguished third place in the Nikon Small World competition towards the end of 2023 but also symbolized a significant mark of perseverance, escorting her through the demanding…
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Recent Interviews
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Moss Columns: Forging a New Alliance Between Nature and Technology
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Dr. Paul Robin’s Ionic Computing Revolution: Artificial Neurons Shaping the New Era of Future Electronic Memory
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Articles
Architecture/Design
Dr. Mattheos Santamouris: Leading the Charge in Urban Cooling Innovations at UNSW Sydney
Moss Columns: Forging a New Alliance Between Nature and Technology
BIG’s Gelephu Master Plan: A Vision of Mindfulness and Sustainability in Bhutan
Innovating Architecture with YET: A Deep Dive into Material, Craftsmanship, and Vision
The Living Coral Biobank: Merging Architectural Genius with Profound Environmental Vision
Stefano Boeri Architetti’s “Green Obsession” Wins Prestigious United Nations SDG Action Awards
Designing a Sustainable Future: An Interview with Joe MacDonald, Founder of Urban A&O
Tatami Reimagined: The Creative Journey of the Tatami ReFab Project
DRIFT’s Performative Installations that Connect to Nature
Nature Inspired Biomimicry Design by Lilian van Daal
Unique Furniture Designs Combine Simplicity with Functionality by Deniz Aktay
The New Adaptation of Rattan by Architect Patrick Keane
The Unity of Nature and Humans Designed by Diego Castro
Art - Painting, Sculpture and Textile
Vanessa Barragão: The Fusion of Textile Art and Environmentalism
Harmonizing Art, Nature and Mathematics: The Captivating Kinetic Sculptures of Reuben Margolin
The Sublime Nature Beauty Portrayed by John MacDonald
A World “Neither Here nor There” as Portrayed by Nathan Walsh
A Pure Pursuit of Harmonious Coexistence with Nature by Sculptor Christian Verginer
The Dancing Iris by Ingrid Elias
The Breathtaking Scientific Glass Art Of Bernd Weinmayer
Tachiki Yoshie’s Exquisite Flora Art
The Ornate Woven Landscape by Taiwanese Artist, Lee Chen-Lin
The Paper Wonders of Rogan Brown
Robust Simplicity – Timeless “Horned Animals” Sculpted by Gé Pellini
Precious Light – Interview with Contemporary Ink Artist Ms. Wu Lan-Chiann
The Topopointillism of Ed Fairburn’s Cartographic Portraiture Painting
Victoria Herrera’s Exquisite Paintings Reveal Elusive Nature
Jill Soukup’s Horses Paintings Evoke American West Fascination
Photography
Through the Lens: Ju Shen Lee’s Journey to Document the Beauty and Bonds in South East Asia
Fusing Art and Science: Małgorzata Lisowska’s Exploration of Healing Through Microscope Photography
A Glimpse into the Microcosm: Hassanain Qambari’s Visionary Triumph in Nikon Small World Competition
Tim Boomer’s Triumph in the 2023 Nikon Small World Competition: A Deep Dive into Macro Photography’s Wonders
Capturing Nature’s Elegance: An Interview with the Siena Photo Awards 2023 Winner, Fabio Savini
Liron Gertsman: The Avian Virtuoso Behind the 2023 Audubon Grand Prize
Nguyen Ngoc Thien: A Photographic Whiz of Visual Storytelling
Capturing Life’s Beauty Through the Lens: An Interview with Award Winning Photographer, Aya Okawa
Shirley Wung, a Taiwanese Photographer Who Pursues the Beauty of Light
Zac Henderson’s Interpretation of Dark Matter through Photography
Mieke Boynton’s Spectacular Abstract Landscape Photography
Artisan
The Fascination of Bamboo Art: An Interview with Taiwanese Bamboo Artist Ching-Ke Lin
From Wall Hanging to Tableware – The Appeal of Washi
Garri Dadyan, A Virtuoso of Metal Work
Ceramics/Pottery
Curtis Benzle’s Artistic Voyage: Refining the Elegance of Colored Translucent Porcelain
Mesmerized Wonders of Yuan-te Wang’s Ceramic Art
Paradigm of Perfection – Inaba’s Ceramics
“Kutani” Ware’s New Look By Kazuyoshi Kitamura
The Unyieldingly Talented Alberto Bustos
The Hands Bring the Indigenous & Modern Worlds Together by Valerie Seaberg
Digital Art/Media Art
Kahori Maki: Motion’s Muse and the Depth of Multi-Dimensional Artistry
Nature, Data, and Art: The Innovative Fusion in Claude Studio’s Media Artistry
Kathrin Federer’s Mesmerizing Digital Art
Community
Meet a Few of the Heroes behind the Marin County Genealogical Society
Guardians of Wild Birds in Marin, CA
How I Captured Mail Thieves
Engineering
Through VR, AR and Much More – Interview with Kimberly Lin
Map Making by Cartographer, John Nelson
DNA Sequencing by Sandra Liu
Elements of Designing a Video Game
Construction of a Robotic Arm by T. Migimatsu – Stanford Ph.D. Student
Sustainability and Conservation
Israeli Scientists Utilize CRISPR Technology for Sustainable Farming: Advancing Towards Water-Saving Tomato Cultivation
Dr. Marco Contardi: Pioneering Coral Protection Research with Curcumin
Major Breakthrough in Synthetic Spider Silk Fabrication Made by Dr. Fuzhong Zhang
“Rootfull” Design by Zena Holloway
The Importance of Preserving Ancient Trees by Dr. Gianluca Piovesan
CCILU, the Forefront of Sustainable Shoe Making
Bring New Life to Coral Reefs by Jérémy Gobé
“The Science of Hope” – A Roadmap for Sustainability and Conservation Tourism
A Tasmanian Protector of Nature, Sarah Lloyd
Interview with J. Nichols – the Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma
Food/Health
Sea Cucumbers: A Promising Natural Solution for Diabetes Prevention and Management by Dr. Permal Deo
“Feed Your Brain” and “Feed Your Brain Cookbook“- Books on How to Nourish Your Brain by Dr. Delia McCabe
Chocolate Artistry by Luis Amado
Creating the Foodloose ‘Silk Road’ between the West and the East
Meera Cooks Nourishing Delicious Food
History
Sima Qian and Beyond by History Professor Grant Hardy
The Pacific Squadron of Imperial Russian Navy at San Francisco in 1863
Literature & Music
Special Dedication from Chener Cherry Yuan
Because I Could Not Stop for Death (479) ~ Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Pilgrimage to Emptiness in Tang Poetry
Medicine
A Glimpse into the Microcosm: Hassanain Qambari’s Visionary Triumph in Nikon Small World Competition
Revolutionizing Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Kristopher Kilian’s Breakthrough with Trpzip Hydrogel
ERX-41, A New Paradigm for Cancer Treatment by Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn
Dr. John Sayer’s Discovery of TULP3-related Ciliopathy, A Breakthrough in Gene Medicine
Interview with Dr. Trounce, Director of Stanford Biosecurity
Andrew Hessel and His Creation
Philosophy
Riding the Waves of Change An Introduction to the I Ching
The Patterns of Life
Science
Dr. Paul Robin’s Ionic Computing Revolution: Artificial Neurons Shaping the New Era of Future Electronic Memory
The Odyssey of Ekgmowechashala: Unearthing a Primal Puzzle
Dr. Yujia Zhang: Innovations in Bio-integrated Devices
The Intricate Role of the “Pause-and-Play” in Mammalian Movement
Vision Unveiled: Exploring the Complexity of Perception with Dr. Jolyon Troscianko’s Model
Limonoids’ Secrets Revealed – a Breakthrough Discovery by Dr. Hannah Hodgson and Her Collaborators
“Natural Battery Enzyme” Discovered by Dr. Rhys Grinter’s Research Team Can Turn Air into Electricity
Dr. Chen-Hui Chen’s Breakthrough Discovery – Unusual Skin Cell Division in Zebrafish
Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust’s Newly Developed Powerful Sprayable Phage Disinfectants
Travel
Northwest Loop Trip, China
All White in Wulan Butong, Inner Mongolia, China
{My China Trips} Mt. Huashan Trip
North Yellow Mountain ~ Baishi Mountain
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