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World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a 'fundamentally new' type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers. The team at the…
Mango's latest designer collaboration is made for summer dressing in the city
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New AI-designed vaccine 'could protect against whole families of viruses'
New vaccine technology created with the help of artificial intelligence could provide immunity against whole families of viruses and protect people from any future mutations in a single jab, according to scientists. The method could prevent…
Merlin Shares Rally After Defense Department's Design Review Wraps
Shares of Merlin surged after the company said the Defense Department's critical design review of its flagship government and defense program was successfully completed. The stock was up 22% at $8.79 after hours. Shares closed the trading day down…
Sheffield artist Pete McKee designs organ donor cards
Sheffield artist Pete McKee has designed five new organ donor cards to encourage more people to sign up to the national register. McKee underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2017 after discovering he had a hereditary condition affecting his…
EU Designs €30 Billion Carbon Market Tool to Avoid Permit Deluge
The European Union is seeking to cushion the impact of a new €30 billion ($35 billion) tool to drive the clean-energy transition by designing it in a way that avoids flooding the carbon market with permits and depressing prices. European…
Designer Shoe Warehouse Employees on What to Buy (and What to Skip)
The “designer” in Designer Shoe Warehouse is a little misleading (stores tend to stock Nikes and UGGs rather than Louboutins), but it's still a worthwhile shopping destination for anybody in need of prom shoes, gym sneakers, or even…
The Quirked Up, Intentionally Flawed Designs of Camiel Fortgens
For more than a decade, Amsterdam-based designer Camiel Fortgens has built “perfectly imperfect” garments that embrace irregularity, visible handwork, and controlled idiosyncrasy. This article originally appeared in Hypebeast Magazine…
Todd Snyder Is Now Designing Furniture
Todd Snyder is always up for a challenge and designing furniture for the first time is just the latest way for him to tackle something new. The designer is partnering with CB2, a division of Crate & Barrel Holdings, on a homeware collection that…
Abercrombie & Fitch Unveils New Store Design in SoHo
Abercrombie & Fitch is about to make a major splash in SoHo. On Friday, the retailer will debut its first Heritage Meets Modern design concept that blends archival references with a modern aesthetic. The three-level, 10,000-square-foot store at 520…
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
The OpenDots 2 add a bone conduction microphone while the OpenDots Air are a cheaper, entry-level alternative. The OpenDots 2 add a bone conduction microphone while the OpenDots Air are a cheaper, entry-level alternative. If you buy…
Summer 2026's Short Nail Designs Are Juicy and Bright
Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don't count short nails out. They can carry trendy motifs and impactful adornments just as well as longer nails. In fact, Maryna Slynko, a nail artist…
Inside Kering's Residency for Chinese Designers
As soon as Luca de Meo took on the CEO role at Kering in September, he was convinced that luxury's next chapter should include a strong dialogue between cultures. With a particular emphasis on Europe and China, this quickly evolved into the idea of…
Three Editions In, Fragrance-meets-design Salon 'Olfactory Signals' Draws Fashion and Hospitality
MILAN — Olfactory Signals, a platform that redefines fragrance as a powerful artistic and design medium, is catching on. Since its debut on the scene in 2025 at 10 Corso Como, the pioneering sensory design platform has become distinguished…
Cooling design emerges as battleground for next-gen AI memory
Chip designs aimed at keeping artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators cool are emerging as a new battleground for memory makers, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix each revealing heat dissipation structures for their upcoming high-bandwidth…
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