EMPA Mineral Foam Sound Absorbing Material
Among the cacophony of car horns and screeching tires in Zurich, a material from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) is making noise reduction a whole lot quieter. This mineral foam is four times thinner than conventional sound absorbers but just as effective. For architects and builders it’s a sleek and efficient way to dampen city noise without sacrificing space.

Disney Bitzee Virtual Pet Toy
Disney’s Bitzee has created a toy phenomenon, capturing kids and adults with its mix of nostalgic virtual pet charm and modern interactivity. Thirty Disney characters live in a compact, screen-free holographic pod, making it a tactile experience that’s both classic and new, rooted in the 90s virtual pet craze but with Disney’s beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, Nemo and Elsa.