A work of art sent to the Moon, an invisibility shield, an algorithm to find talents, a train that never stops... we don't know where to look this week!
DESIGN
The first artwork to be sent to the moon will be a piece by Dubai-based artist Sacha Jafri by en.vogue.me
A new initiative by NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services will send the first artwork to the surface of the moon. Read more
PROSPECTIVE
Inversion Space, the start-up that wants to make parcels rain down from space by archyworldys.com
As its name more or less clearly indicates, Inversion simply wants to deliver packages from space. Obviously, no question of sending a pizza or new pillowcases, the process would be slightly too expensive. Read more
MOBILITY
In Australia, an “infinite train” project capable of recharging its electric batteries… while driving by gettotext.com
In Australia, the mining giant Fortescue has announced that it is starting the development of an electric train capable of recharging its batteries automatically using the gravitational force. Read more
CREATIVE CONTENT
Spotify just patented its own a&r technology to predict breaking artists. Should labels be concerned? by musicbusinessworldwide.com
A new track is uploaded to Spotify nearly every second of each day. So using the service as a talent scouting tool can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Read more
UNSUAL
Startup says it’s created an actual “invisibility shield” by futurism.com
A British startup claims to have created a real world “invisibility shield” that doesn’t even need power to operate. While it isn’t exactly the “Predator”-style invisibility tech from the future, it’s a fun demonstration of a clever optical trick. Read more
