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Scientists just designed the world's most accurate clock
Physicists in Singapore have built an atomic clock so precise that it measures time down to the 19th decimal place. A machine with this level of accuracy could run for hundreds of billions of years—far longer than the entire age of the…
Design Week Mexico 2026: A Dialogue Between Identity, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Design in Latin America
Through October 11, 2026, Mexico City once again becomes a global epicenter of innovation and creative excellence with the opening of Design Week Mexico 2026 (#DWM26). This edition adopts a broader and more diverse curatorial vision, inviting both…
Design trends: Have a seat
Considering how often the proverbial throne is mounted in a day, toilet redesign is long overdue. Or is Canada just finally catching up to Japan? That country has been on the cutting-edge of toilet innovation since forever. Following suit –…
EQL: Balanced By Design, Cheap As A Result (NYSEARCA:EQL)
ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF offers structural diversification by shrinking tech exposure, but consistently lags SPY in returns. Recent strategy changes mean EQL now directly holds S&P 500 stocks instead of sector ETFs. EQL's value tilt is…
How to Design a Home Meant for Leaf Peeping, According to Design Experts
Pictured above: This lakefront retreat in Sunset, South Carolina, designed by Brad Ramsey, provides a front-row seat to the dazzling foliage display every fall. Every fall, I find myself yearning for the crunch of leaves beneath my feet as I wander…
Quad beamformer simplifies X-band radar design
Qorvo's QPX0252 four-channel beamformer IC operates from 7.9 GHz to 12 GHz for use in X-band phased-array radar systems. It supports four radiating antenna elements, with dual-beam receive and single-beam transmit operation. The device's high…
Designers Share Exactly How to Nail the 'Cozymaxxing' Trend
Out of everything you can maxx in today's world, cozymaxxing might just take the cake. Especially now that autumn's chill has entered the picture and the days are growing shorter. “Cozymaxxing is basically making your home as comfortable as…
'Vibrant, design-led and surprisingly green': why the Dutch city of Eindhoven is perfect for a relaxed arty break
A baggily clad skateboarder's wheels clatter across concrete floors, the noise bouncing off exposed pipes and iron girders. Vaulted skylights set in high ceilings illuminate the industrial space and its central kitchen, from which my main course…
23 Modern Home Design Trends That Are Supposed To Be 'The Next Big Thing,' But People Hate Them
Note: Some responses were pulled from this Reddit thread by u/Cool_Ad_2935. 'Also, the builder and the realtor can charge by the square foot. It's a cheap way to drive up the price of the home. I'd rather see that money go into better quality.'…
Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2027 to Be Held in Milan During Design Week
CRAFTY STOP: The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize will travel to Milan next year. To mark its 10th edition, the brand's foundation will host the ceremony on April 11, on the eve of Milan Design Week, which will run from April 12 to 18. This will be the…
Designers Say 'Cushcore' Is the Snuggly Decor Trend Taking Over Homes This Fall
Come fall, we're all ready to spend the foreseeable future curled up on a plush sofa, cocooned in a throw blanket, and enjoying a crackling fireplace or a really good scented candle. Like you, we want to be cozy, but keep it cute: As if we can copy…
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Thieves Pulled Off Another Shocking Art Heist in France. This Time, They Took a 330-Pound Bronze Book Cover Designed by Salvador Dalí
Another flagrant museum heist has rocked France. On Sunday night or Monday morning, thieves stole an enormous bronze book cover designed by Salvador Dalí from a small contemporary art collection in the town of Issoire in central France. The…
Blizzard explains its philosophy for 'Classic Plus' - The WoW: Forever team on the design pillars it uses to 'stay true to the core design, pacing, and tone of the original game'
Blizzard Entertainment has shared its design philosophy for creating an authentic 'classic' World of Warcraft: Forever experience The studio says there are four design pillars it uses to build on the vanilla However, since the game is releasing in…
WhatsApp expands the Liquid Glass design to its video player
WhatsApp's rollout of Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app now bringing the new look to its video player. Here are the details. Following its initial testing of the Liquid Glass redesign in October 2025, WhatsApp went on to…
Nanosonics' CORIS System wins Gold at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards
Flexible endoscopes are essential to modern medicine and are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, however, their sophisticated design makes them very difficult to clean. If cleaning is not effective, soils and contamination can remain…
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