Seven exhibitions that showcased Japanese design in Copenhagen — <p>There was a strong Japanese influence on this year's edition of Copenhagen's annual design week, with designers and brands from Japan, including Issey Miyake and Karimoku, showing works both on and off the 3…
Superflex and KWY.studio create architecture for fish to enjoy after sea levels rise — <p>Danish artist collective Superflex has collaborated with KWY.studio architects to create Super Kello – a harbourside stone sculpture in Oulu, Finland, to be enjoyed by fish after sea…
"New York's largest kaleidoscope" among immersive artworks at Edge NYC viewpoint — <p>Design studios Softlab and Moment Factory have created seven immersive installations for the 350-metre-high Edge NYC skyscraper viewpoint at Hudson Yards, including a massive kaleidoscope…
Unwinding the Great Tech Power Grab. “If tech seeks to replace democratic governance itself, then the response — Unwinding the Great Tech Power Grab. “If tech seeks to replace democratic governance itself, then the response has to be more democracy, not less.” Lots of rela
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts — The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
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Jimothy the raccoon has a rare spinal condition. Here’s what that means. — The internet's favorite raccoon has become a symbol of resilience in Seattle. Here's what his condition might mean for his future in the wild.
Monarch butterflies navigate using the sun as a compass—researchers mapped the exact neurons firing during migration. The wiring diagram is genuinely strange.
Wild Form designs with "no straight lines" for bar next to New York's Stonewall Inn — <p>New York-based Wild Form Design Studio has crafted a sculptural interior for a bar called Love Thy Neighbor, which "celebrates the queer community" next to The Stonewall Inn in the…
Christina Augustesen creates "daylight sculptures" to evoke colours of sunset — <p>Visual artist Christina Augustesen used acrylic lamellas to create a series of colourful sculptures, with hues that change depending on how the light hits them, for 3 Days of Design festival in…
What will the future stadium look like? — <p>For our Future Stadium series, we asked nine of the world's top stadium architects to predict the biggest shift in stadium design over the next 10 years. To determine how stadium design will shift over the next decade, we asked each…
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking — The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
Governors Push State Solutions on Costs — Governors from Oklahoma, Maryland and Delaware say states remain the nation's laboratories of democracy, sharing policy ideas on housing, education, child care and energy while arguing that affordability is the top concern for voters…
Garden walls conceal compact London house by Inglis Badrashi Loddo — <p>Brick garden walls conceal the Walled Courtyard house, which local architecture studio Inglis Badrashi Loddo has completed on a historic square in Kennington, south London. The single-storey home occupies a 6
Genneia Files for the First Argentine IPO in the US Since 2019 — Power producer Genneia SA filed for an initial public offering in New York, trying to become the first Argentine company to IPO in the US in at least seven years.
Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia — Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Markets Brace for US CPI; AI Firms Crush Earnings | The Asia Trade 8/12/2026 — "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts,…
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House — New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industry.
Long Presumed Dead, a Thriving Coral Reef Is Discovered in West Africa
Dress made of living mycelium can renew and repair itself — <p>Researchers in China have created a textile from living mycelium that is self-cleaning, near self-repairing and can be coloured or made UV protective through "plug-and-play" add-ons of different fungi or yeast. The…
Charred wood gives Vermont house a "bark-like exterior" — <p>American studio Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design has used burnt-cedar cladding to help the Milo House blend with the wooded terrain in rural Vermont. Located in the town of Cornwall, the house was designed for…
Adaptive reuse of Barcelona power plant among projects by Elisava — <p>Dezeen School Shows: the reimagining of a former seaside thermal power plant north of Barcelona set out in painterly visualisations is among projects by Elisava students. Also included is a series of…
Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon' — Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down.
Dezeen Awards 2026 is open for late entries — <p>Did you miss last night's deadline? Dezeen Awards is accepting late entries until 3 June at 23:59 London time, meaning you have one final week to submit your entries to this year's edition. Dezeen Awards is the world's leading arch
Martin Hopp Architect puts generosity over spectacle at mass-timber school in New York — <p>New York City studio Martin Hopp Architect has completed a building with a mass-timber structure for a school in Hempstead, New York, prioritising healthy living spaces and materials on…
Subaru Socialists and the Great Disappointed — The voters who are determining the future of the Democratic Party.
Stop wasting your USB ports—here are 3 hidden tricks most people miss — Your USB port can do way more than charge and transfer files
Underground community hub among projects from students at Pratt Institute — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal to transform a subway station into a community hotspot for art and culture is among the projects from interior design students at Pratt Institute. Also featured is a…
Why did Gaudí not have more of an impact on global architecture? — <p>Few architects have achieved more public recognition than Antoni Gaudí. But why was he not more influential? Nat Barker reports as part of our Gaudí Centenary series. Thanks to fantastical buildings and a…
Ilse Crawford designs pair of lamps for IKEA "that supports decor rather than dominating it" — <p>Designer Ilse Crawford has created a pair of ceramic and linen lamps for IKEA as the latest piece in a long-running collaboration with the brand. Named Halgatt, the pair of lamps…
Summer Home by Mindspark Architects overlooks cardamom plantation in India — Mindspark Architects has created Summer Home, a house overlooking a cardamom plantation in Kerala through sliding glass doors.
Heatherwick Studio unveils "space observatory" in AlUla — <p>UK practice Heatherwick Studio has unveiled designs for AlUla Manara, a textured-stone, stargazing visitor and research centre in Saudi Arabia. Set to be built in the Saudi Arabian desert near the AlUla UNESCO World…
Jasmine Fisher transforms rented London office with moody material palette — <p>Interior designer Jasmine Fisher has created an atmospheric studio for her London-based practice, using warm colours and curated artworks to lend the space a more homely feel. The 32-square-metre…
This camera battery doubles as a secret tracker (for iPhone users) — Falcam's TagBatt has Apple's Find My tech built in, letting you track and locate your gear.
How Can 1980’s ‘The Return of the King’ Spoil Everything — and Ruin Nothing? — Before Jackson’s 'Lord of the Rings,' Rankin/Bass’ animated 'Return of the King' spoiled Tolkien’s ending. It's still worth watching. After Dark.
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing — The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Djokovic battles against Wu to seal four-set win — Novak Djokovic fends off an attempted comeback from China's Wu Yibing to win 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4, to progress from the first round of Wimbledon 2026.
Yo La Tengo Void Scalper Tickets For Hanukkah Shows, Launch New Lottery — Yo La Tengo recently announced this year’s run of their annual Hannukah shows, slated for Dec. 4 to 11 at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom. The pre-sale went down last week, and it was ruined by — you guessed it —…
Jesus reunites with Ronaldo as new Portugal head coach — Jorge Jesus is named Portugal's new head coach on a four-year contract to run through to the 2030 World Cup.
The Cheap 1-Ingredient Glaze That Completely Transforms Steak — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/skills/2026/2026-08/oyster-sauce-glazed-steak/oyster-sauce-glazed-steak-2"> Steak is a staple protein in my repertoire, and I’m always looking…
GB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds — Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
Marta Nowicka self-designs Camber Sands studio using waste materials — <p>Architect Marta Nowicka used an entirely reclaimed palette of scaffolding planks, hollow concrete blocks and wood-wool boards to bring a "gritty, unrefined" feel to this small studio in East Sussex. Named D
Xian tile by El Barco — <p>Dezeen Showroom: Spanish tile brand El Barco draws a connection between the Mediterranean and ancient China with its Xian porcelain tiles, celebrating the enduring appeal of terracotta. The Xian collection was created with reference to the Terracotta…
Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27 — Dozens also injured in accident outside the country's capital Algiers.
How Howard Zinn’s Hard Lessons in WWII Shaped His View of the World — Royan is a resort town in the southwest of France right on the Atlantic Ocean. Home to twenty thousand residents, a vibrant fishing community, and five beaches, it transforms over the summer when n…
Prize giveaway: win a Gozney Tread pizza oven bundle — <p>Prize giveaway: for our latest competition, pizza oven brand Gozney is offering Dezeen readers the chance to win one of its limited-edition pizza ovens created in collaboration with paint brand Tonester. One lucky reader…
"If no one ever sits there, is a balcony still a balcony?" — <p>Our cities are full of apartment blocks dotted with pathetically sized balconies too small to be of any actual use, writes Jessica Furseth. If no one ever sits there, is a balcony still a balcony? I found myself…
Yinka Ilori's top four pieces from his Dunelm collection — <p>British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori selects his favourite pieces from his recently released Dunelm collection in this video filmed by Dezeen. In the video, filmed at the launch event in London, Ilori tells…
‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo — Profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game firm records quarterly sales drop
Why Slippery Stairs is even harder (and more painful) than it looks — Here's the story on how the iconic Ocho event was created -- and a firsthand account on how challenging it is to compete.
Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to Staveley — Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse — US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
Sperm Whales blow bubbles to achieve restful, vertical sleep — New research from the University of St Andrews and Université de Neuchâtel, has uncovered the mechanism which allows sperm whales to sleep in a unique vertical position, just under the ocean surface. Sperm whales…
Robinson Says Activists Need Leverage to Win — Author of the book 'From Presence to Power' Rashad Robinson is on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that visibility, media attention and public support do not amount to power unless…
Germany’s Market-Friendly Pension Overhaul: Q&A — Germany is turning to capital markets to help fix its creaking retirement system.
Via Nazario Sauro’s Social Housing in Mantova, Italy — <p><img alt="The inner builnding" data-width="4000" data-height="3000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/TTZMadsTAL6S8ST4aMkcQSpBFK6S9kbwzvlm114kO6w/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cH…
Lit Hub Daily: June 5, 2026 — You’ve heard of Mary Shelley, but what about her half-sister, Fanny Imlay? | Lit Hub Biography Steven W. Thrasher considers Zohran Mamdani’s new sheriff, Edwin Raymond, and the many manifestations …
Sthapati "draws from Jodhpur's royal past" for pastel-coloured airport — <p>Architecture studio Sthapati took visual cues from local palaces and gateways for its expansion of the Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan, India. Unlike the majority of airports, the distinctive form of…
Lenka Milerová Architektka transforms stone pigsty in Czech Republic into holiday home — <p>Local studio Lenka Milerová Architektka has converted a former pigsty in the Czech Republic into Panoší Újezd Summer House, complementing its rough stone walls with additions in exposed…