The World’s First Sand Battery
The world’s first commercial sand battery is nothing like your pocket-size power banks or AAA batteries. Instead, it’s a huge sand-filled silo storing heat! Have you seen headlines about people…
How Sand Can Be More Precious Than Diamonds!
Why sand?It would be easy to say because it's so versatile! You can use it for building, playing, relaxation, decoration, cleaning, storage, construction, crafts, therapy, adventure, and so much more.…
Sand as an Experience Design Element to Stun You!
I missed the party. Did you make it? I didn’t even realize how desperately I wanted to be at the party until it was over. How about you? Is there…
Signs in Sand Saves Lives (and Wins a Design Award)
Good design can make a difference. And when done to inform beachgoers of how to avoid tidal risks, it may even save lives. “Design Out Drowning” is created for a…
How green sand may solve the climate crisis
Have you ever come across an idea, product or solution that seems so right that you question why it hasn’t already existed? “Project Vestra” is one of these. It'll spread green sand (olivine) on beaches all over the world to capture carbon dioxide, CO₂. All to combat climate change.
How Spreading Your Wings Making Sand Angels Can Break Records & Do Good
Have you ever spread your wings to make angels in the sand (or snow)? Making sand angels can be more than fun. Gather enough people to make them with you and you may be able to not only break a world record but to do good at the very same time. Australias Gold Coast did.