Materials scientist John Rogers and his firm MC10 have developed flexible electronic circuits that stick directly to the skin like temporary tattoos and monitor the wearer's health. More about Biostamp temporary tattoo electronic circuits by MC10
Milan 2013: Polish designer Oskar Zieta will launch a collection of modular furniture made from Meccano-like perforated steel plates at MOST in Milan next month (+ slideshow). More about 3+ collection by Oskar Zieta
The lastest issue of Dezeen Mail features a whirlpool-shaped aquarium in Copenhagen (above), 3D-printed food and "farmscrapers" in China, plus the lastest news, jobs, competitions and reader comments from Dezeen.
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News: Gamers will be able to design their own cases for the forthcoming Yves Behar-designed OUYA console and print them out with a MakerBot 3D printer. More about MakerBot releases 3D-print files for OUYA game console case
Dezeen promotion: designjunction has announced a list of exhibitors for EDIT, taking place in the Brera design district of Milan next month. More about Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction
Milan 2013: Spanish studio Lievore Altherr Molina has designed a family of triangular tables and stools for Italian brand Arper. More about Ply by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper
Czech studio Stempel & Tesar has completed a house that looks likes it's being swallowed up by the landscape (+ slideshow). More about Family house in Český ráj by Stempel & Tesar
Milan 2013: here's a slideshow of new furniture and pendant lamps that New Zealand furniture company Resident will present in Milan next month. More about New furniture and lighting collection by Resident
Overhanging floor plates delineate the levels of this house in the woods outside Utrecht by architecture studios Powerhouse Company and RAU (+ slideshow). More about Villa L by Powerhouse Company and RAU
News: architects and designers including Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Ross Lovegrove, and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have sent an open letter to Milan's mayor calling for the reinstatement of architect and editor Stefano Boeri (above), who was sacked last week as the city's councillor for design, fashion and culture. More about Architects and designers challenge dismissal of Milan councillor
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde spoke to us at Design Indaba in Cape Town about his designs for glow-in-the-dark roads and clothing that will literally expose dishonest bankers. More about "We're working on a suit that becomes transparent when you lie"
News: 3D printing expert Janne Kyttanen has produced prototype printed pasta, breakfast cereal and burgers to demonstrate how advances in 3D printing could transform the way we eat (+ interview + slideshow). More about "Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"
News: architect Denise Scott Brown has asked to be retrospectively acknowledged for her role in her husband Robert Venturi's 1991 Pritzker Prize. More about Denise Scott Brown demands Pritzker recognition
This house in Saitama, Japan, by architects Snark and Ouvi has bronze-coloured walls and a terrace cut out from the roof (+ slideshow). More about House in Keyaki by Snark and Ouvi
Dezeen promotion: British tile supplier Strata has launched a collection of large-format porcelain tiles that can be as little as three millimetres thin. More about Strata Tiles present Slender porcelain tile ranges
Rio 2016: the Rio de Janeiro stadium that was set to host athletics tournaments during the 2016 Olympics has been closed indefinitely due to structural problems. More about Rio Olympic stadium closed due to roof problems
Milan 2013: British designer Tom Dixon's latest collection, launching at MOST in Milan next month, includes solid brass champagne buckets and faceted furniture inspired by gemstones (+ slideshow). More about Rough & Smooth collection by Tom Dixon
Huge vertical louvres give a pleated appearance to this family house in Kyoto by FujiwaraMuro Architects (+ slideshow). More about House in Muko by FujiwaraMuro Architects
Food designers Bompas & Parr have come up with a musical spoon that you listen to through your mouth and a set of handmade bowls to match five new flavours of Heinz baked beans. More about Heinz Beanz Flavour Experience by Bompas & Parr
A secluded courtyard is concealed behind the stark concrete facade of this house in Nuevo León, Mexico, by Monterrey studio Stación-ARquitectura (+ slideshow). More about Casa 2G by Stación-ARquitectura