MIT develops technology to digitally program water droplets
Researchers from MIT are developing a technology that transforms water droplets into programmable, interactive tools for entertainment and communication. More
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Guggenheim successor opens tropical-influenced IK Lab art gallery in Tulum
The great-grandson of art collector Peggy Guggenheim has opened a gallery at an eco-resort in Tulum, where wave-like cement walls and undulating vine floors provide an unusual backdrop to artwork. More
Misha Kahn unveils jewelled tables and "animated" chairs at Nomad Monaco
American artist and designer Misha Kahn presented a series of new limited-edition pieces at the Nomad Monaco collectible-design fair, featuring colourful jewels, shiny metal and sea shells. More
David Chipperfield designs metallic interiors for Ssense's Montreal boutique
British firm David Chipperfield Architects has completed its first project in Canada – the overhaul of a 19th-century building into a minimalist fashion store. More
Modernist building blocks feature in Tetris-inspired mobile game
The geometric blocks of 1980s video game Tetris are replaced by Soviet-era apartment buildings in Tower Block Tetris, a mobile game by Lithuanian designer Lukas Valiauga. More
BHY Arquitectos creates austere white Casa Lucia on outskirts of Buenos Aires
Numerous design elements help reduce energy costs in this home by Argentinian studio BHY Arquitectos that overlooks a lake in a new development. More
Paris stadium to be covered with greenery in bid to become Olympic venue
SCAU is set to cover the Clamart stadium in Paris with verdant foliage, as part of a renovation that will be completed in time for the Olympic Games in 2024. More
NASA's "nearly silent" supersonic X-Plane goes into production
NASA has started production of a plane that will fly faster than the speed of sound, but will be almost inaudible from the ground below. More
D&AD Awards 2018 celebrate designs for gender diversity and environmental protection
The Fearless Girl statue that faces down Wall Street's Charging Bull and the environmentally minded Palau Pledge tourist visa are among the big winners from this year's D&AD Awards, which recognise the best in communication design. More
Sony creates technological "magic tricks" to show future of sensor technology in the home
Sony's latest research suggests that the homes of the future will feature sensors that can turn any object into a light switch or a music system, and lighting and shadows that follow you around. More
Jean Nouvel's National Museum of Qatar nears completion
These new images by Dutch photographer Iwan Baan show the almost-complete National Museum of Qatar, designed by architect Jean Nouvel. More
Studio Ghibli reveals visualisations for new theme park in Japan
A new amusement park in Japan will bring to life the worlds of Studio Ghibli, the Oscar-winning animation house known for its films Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro. More