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Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud issues warning over 'stressful' build
Kevin McCloud issued a warning over a stressful Grand Designs ' build. The Channel 4 property design show is returning to screens tonight, Wednesday 30 September, continuing its new series, which has already seen an emotional family home built in…
Google figures out how to watermark AI-designed proteins
AI-based tools seem to be causing security threats on a nearly daily basis, in part because we've been slow to recognize potential threats. One area where we seem to be ahead of the game, however, is in biosecurity. As with most things biological…
Mayor Mamdani just hired a bunch of 'grocery store nerds' to design NYC's city-owned markets
A consortium of designers, branding professionals, and grocery experts have been named to design a visual identity for New York City's municipal grocery stores. Their goal? To make something that looks authentically New York. New York City's…
This adorable phone is designed to get kids off screens and into the world
Sam Terris spent his childhood roaming the woods around Walden Pond. Growing up in Concord, Massachusetts, he and his friends would spend hours outdoors, away from their parents. “We were really bored kids, so we had to invent games and…
Volvo's Design Team Likes Heritage But Won't Go Retro
It's safe to say Volvo design moves at a different pace. The current design language, best showcased in the 2028 XC40 and XC60 unveiled this month, has its most direct roots in the 2015 XC90. The flagship SUV was a turning point for the brand not…
Dems Block Data Center Bill Designed to Boost Husted's Campaign: 'A Proxy for Corruption'
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) has some major data center skeletons in his closet from his time as lieutenant governor of Ohio. He knows it, his Democratic challenger — the longtime Ohio elected official Sherrod Brown — knows it, his…
Ziwe, Soo Joo Park and Ellis Howard Talk Interior Design at Courrèges
PULL UP A PEW: Anyone looking for interior design inspiration needed to look no further than Drew Henry's set for his debut Courrèges show, in particular the seating, with row upon row of vintage chairs from different styles and eras.
'A Design Wonderland:' The X-D-E-P-O-T, a Repository of Good Design
If you're into industrial design history, here's a worthwhile destination: The X-D-E-P-O-T, a long-term exhibition by German design museum Die Neue Sammlung at their facility in Munich. What was originally meant to be storage space has instead been…
Precigen: FDA's Platform Technology Designation And Institutional Crossover Effect (PGEN)
Precigen just received an FDA 'platform technology designation' for AdenoVerse, something that validates its versatility and accelerates its pipeline. PAPZIMEOS, the first FDA-approved product from AdenoVerse, is now the first-line standard of care…
Indian designers making themselves 'louder' - Kanika Goyal
Indian designers are moving beyond manufacturing and craft work for global brands and are increasingly presenting their own collections on the international stage, fashion designer Kanika Goyal told RT at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow. India…
Designers Share Their Go-To Trick for Styling a Fireplace
A beautifully styled fireplace adds tons of charm to any space. While the hearth can be a focal point in and of itself, these fireplace design ideas take things to the next level with eye-catching details and personal touches. Whether you're…
Hong Kong Designers Bring Floral Craft, Coastal Ease and Soft Tailoring to Paris
PARIS — Fashion Farm Foundation, the Hong Kong SAR government-backed nonprofit organization that has been championing the city's emerging designers on the global stage for more than a decade, for the spring 2027 season brought eight local…
'Designed to wear you down': The NSW drivers battling for pothole payouts
NSW motorists face slim odds of being compensated for pothole damage as new figures reveal the state government rejected more than 98 per cent of claims for repair bills last financial year. Data obtained by this masthead shows Transport for NSW…
Australian designers look to strike gold at Paris Fashion Week
Hundreds of buyers, designers and media have converged on Paris this week to see what's next in the world of fashion. But as well as the luxury designer shows, from Dior and Louis Vuitton to Chanel, The Row and more, Australian designers are…
Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design - Bloomberg
Apple's long-awaited smart home hub, which we've been referring to as the HomePad, is set to launch on October 13, according to Bloomberg. The device is said to feature a 6-inch display and a design inspired by the iMac G4, and will launch…
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