Design
US government blocks downloads of 3D-printed gun
News: blueprints for the world's first 3D-printed gun have been taken offline at the request of the US government. More about US government blocks downloads of 3D-printed gun
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Architecture
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners
News: the winners of the 2013 Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards have been announced, with Chicago-based collective Studio Gang Architects taking the prize for architecture. More about Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners
Architecture
Chinese newspaper headquarters compared to huge penis
News: after buildings that look like giant underpants and a stack of toilet rolls, here's a tower in Beijing that has been compared to a giant penis. More about Chinese newspaper headquarters compared to huge penis
Design
Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
News: a flying car capable of vertical takeoff and landing is being developed by the makers of a two-seater aircraft that turns into a car (+ movie). More about Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
Architecture
SOM to build Singapore's tallest tower
News: American firm SOM has unveiled plans to build Singapore's tallest tower as part of a mixed-use development in the Tanjong Pagar business district. More about SOM to build Singapore's tallest tower
Architecture
Libeskind picked for Ohio Holocaust memorial
News: architect Daniel Libeskind has been chosen to design a Holocaust memorial in the state capital of Ohio, USA. More about Libeskind picked for Ohio Holocaust memorial
Design
New York launches bike-share scheme
News: America's largest bicycle sharing scheme will begin this month in New York City, with 6000 bikes available to rent from docking stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. More about New York launches bike-share scheme
Design
Google Doodle celebrates graphic designer Saul Bass
News: Google has honoured American graphic designer Saul Bass with an animated doodle based on his iconic Hollywood title sequences and movie posters. More about Google Doodle celebrates graphic designer Saul Bass
Technology
Staples becomes first major US retailer to sell desktop 3D printers
News: office supply brand Staples has become the first major US retailer to sell desktop 3D printers for the consumer market. More about Staples becomes first major US retailer to sell desktop 3D printers
Architecture
Proposal unveiled for Mumbai's tallest tower
News: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has unveiled its competition-winning proposal to build Mumbai's tallest skyscraper. More about Proposal unveiled for Mumbai's tallest tower
Design
First 3D-printed gun fired
News: the world's first 3D-printed plastic gun has been successfully fired in Texas, USA. More about First 3D-printed gun fired
Design
Digital camera concept by Jared Mankelow
This concept for a digital camera would let users look through a hole right in the middle of the ring of sensors, rather than framing their shot on a screen or through a viewfinder (+ movie). More about Digital camera concept by Jared Mankelow
Design
Tiny robotic insect takes flight
News: a tiny robotic insect that hovers in the air like a fly has been built by scientists at Harvard University (+ movies). More about Tiny robotic insect takes flight
Architecture
JDS Architects reveals green office complex for Istanbul
News: JDS Architects has unveiled plans for an M-shaped office building with green terraces in the north of Turkey's largest city. More about JDS Architects reveals green office complex for Istanbul
Design
Scientists 3D-print bionic ear that hears beyond human range
News: nanotechnology scientists at an American university have 3D-printed a bionic ear that can hear radio frequencies beyond a human's normal range. More about Scientists 3D-print bionic ear that hears beyond human range
Design
Mobile phone data used to redesign bus network in Ivory Coast
News: researchers from IBM have redesigned the bus routes across Ivory Coast's largest city using data from mobile phones. More about Mobile phone data used to redesign bus network in Ivory Coast
Architecture
SO-IL chosen for art museum at University of California
News: US firms SO-IL and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson have won a competition to design an art museum at the University of California's Davis campus with plans that will unite indoor and outdoor spaces beneath a large steel roof. More about SO-IL chosen for art museum at University of California
Design
Vivienne Westwood designs Virgin Atlantic uniforms
News: British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has been hired to revamp Virgin Atlantic's red uniforms. More about Vivienne Westwood designs Virgin Atlantic uniforms
Design
UK to criminalise deliberate copying of design
News: the deliberate copying of a design is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, in line with the law on breaching copyright and trademarks. More about UK to criminalise deliberate copying of design
Design
"Disbelief" over plans to remove crafts from UK creative industries
News: government proposals to remove crafts from its list of recognised creative industries have triggered "disbelief" and "frustration" in the sector. More about "Disbelief" over plans to remove crafts from UK creative industries