Corning’s Marble Machine: There’s something wonderfully mesmerizing about the “marble machine” at the Corning Museum of Glass, a kinetic sculpture created by late artist George Rhoads in conjunction with Rock Stream Studios in Ithaca back in 1999–known as S’marblous. Turn up your sound, sit back and enjoy! | John Kucko Digital

Japan uses piezoelectric tiles to convert footsteps into electricity. These tiles capture the kinetic energy from your footsteps. When you walk, your weight and movements put pressure on the tiles. Tiles will bend slightly, creating mechanical stress. The piezoelectric material inside the tiles converts this stress into electricity. Each step creates a small amount of charge, and millions of steps combined generate enough power to drive LED lights, digital displays, and sensors. In a busy place