Saad Iqbal 
The Hague, Netherlands — In a bold and poetic fusion of ecology and engineering, the Netherlands has built a coastal defense system that doesn’t just withstand the sea — it grows with it. Introducing TideShell, a revolutionary self-reinforcing sea wall that turns storm surges into construction events and wave energy into ecological regeneration. It’s part … Read more
Bergen, Norway — In the fjord-lined waters off Norway’s western coast, a futuristic solution to the global food, water, and energy crisis is already afloat. Meet Ocean Bloom — a revolutionary floating greenhouse designed to grow food, farm fish, purify seawater, and generate clean energy in a single, self-sustaining platform. Developed by a consortium of … Read more
Bergen, Norway – July 2025 — In a bold step toward sustainable living and climate resilience, Norwegian engineers have launched a groundbreaking innovation that could redefine how we grow food and harness energy. Floating off the coast near Bergen, the newly unveiled “Ocean Bloom” is a self-sustaining, circular greenhouse island that seamlessly integrates agriculture, aquaculture, … Read more
In a dramatic leap toward technological dominance, Abu Dhabi has announced the construction of a massive artificial intelligence hub, dubbed “Stargate,” in partnership with U.S.-based OpenAI and Emirati tech firm G42. Spanning an area of 10 square miles—surpassing the size of Monaco—the ambitious facility aims to position the United Arab Emirates at the forefront of … Read more
In 2012, engineers at Boeing took an amusing yet ingenious approach to fine-tuning airplane internet: they filled a decommissioned airliner’s cabin with 20,000 pounds (9,000 kg) of potatoes. The goal? Improve and optimize in-flight Wi‑Fi performance—and somehow, those potatoes played a vital role. 🥔 Why Potatoes? Airline cabins are dense, enclosed spaces, with hundreds of human … Read more