As scientists have documented that carbon dioxide emissions have passed a critical threshold, understanding the implications of our energy consumption levels is more important than ever.

In her aptly-named series Microcosms, German photographer Claudia Fährenkemper convenes biology and art into one arresting–and slightly eerie–package. Utilizing an electron microscope to document the intricate forms of insects, crystals and planktons, Fährenkemper affords the portraits’ viewers the chance to tap into the inherently human desire to understand the world in which we live at even the tiniest level–no biology degree required.

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As these young inventors say, bikes are the future. As everyone says, bike helmets are unwieldy and uncomfortable. To combat the latter in order to accommodate the former, two design students are crafting an invisible bike helmet. Watch above to find out more.