Researchers in China have created a textile from living mycelium that is self-cleaning, near self-repairing and can be coloured or made UV protective through "plug-and-play" add-ons of different fungi or yeast. More about Dress made of living mycelium can renew and repair itself
Is building tall with timber more than an architectural gimmick? Why is a new robotic hand a big step towards sci-fi becoming reality? And what's special about Dezeen's editor's new tattoo? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. More about Are timber skyscrapers the future?
De Montfort University design graduate Safaa Fojdar has developed a prototype for a portable device that uses suction to remove wrinkles from garments on the go. More about Elide dewrinkler allows users to smooth out clothes while wearing them
Japanese vending machine manufacturer SDRS has developed a human-sized, stainless-steel fridge to stave off heatstroke amid the increasingly sweltering summers brought on by climate change. More about "Human refrigerator" provides escape from deadly heatwaves
Tech company Light has released a clamshell version of its popular minimalist phone, combining contemporary dumbphone functionality with retro appeal. More about Light Phone goes clamshell with "timeless" Flip model
Designer Audrey Levy has reimagined a common household appliance with her project How to Grow a Refrigerator, applying sustainable insulating and cooling technologies that take advantage of the power of bacteria and the sun. More about Student grows fuzzy fridge from bacteria to challenge norms around cooling
Bio-designer Lucia Giron has worked with the University of Cambridge's Department of Biochemistry to develop prototypes of an algae-based battery alternative, which harnesses the power of photosynthesis for electricity. More about Algae "biocells" powered by photosynthesis could replace disposable batteries
The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter features the news that the US has authorised the deployment of a giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "tech-bro Death Star"
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Nokia's nostalgic dumbphone that features a dedicated AI assistant button. More about "Dumb-idea phones…" says commenter
California startup Reflect Orbital has received permission from the US federal government to test a controversial satellite bearing a 18-metre-wide mirror, which the company claims could help to light up streets and fuel solar farms at night. More about US approves deployment of giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark
Tech company HMD has launched a range of retro Nokia brick phones with limited internet capabilities and an AI assistant button integrated into the centre of the keypad. More about Nokia unveils nostalgic dumbphones with dedicated AI button
California-based company 1X Technologies has updated the hands of its humanoid robot Neo to "perform virtually any task a human can do with their hands". More about 1X Technologies designs humanoid hand to "match or surpass human capability"
Recent Central Saint Martins graduate Joud Abuhomos has invented a simple, off-grid communication device called Mesh-89, designed to alert Palestinian bus drivers to the status of the West Bank's 89 permanent checkpoints. More about Mesh-89 device lets Palestinian drivers stay ahead of checkpoint closures
Frustrated by her own struggle to stay focused while studying, product design student Carrie Lee has developed a portable task timer that hopes to rival the addictiveness of smartphones. More about Overstimulated design student creates satisfyingly minimal focus timer
North Carolina furniture company Studio TK has designed furniture utilising manufacturer Plantd's panels, which are made from perennial grasses and marketed as an alternative to traditional engineered woods such as plywood. More about Studio TK uses Plantd's pressed-grass panels for furniture line
Central Saint Martins graduates Domenico di Paolo and Kieran Feechan have created a novel listening device in the form of Imago, which turns a critical eye on the use of AI in music. More about Imago audio player lights a path for ethical AI use in music
Human judgement and storytelling should remain central to architecture as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in the design process, according to a panel hosted by Trimble SketchUp and Dezeen in San Diego during AIA. More about Architecture fundamentally a human endeavour says panel at Trimble SketchUp talk in San Diego
Would we wear the new Meta smart glasses? Is Frank Gehry's Abu Dhabi opera house actually pretty good? And why did Paris Fashion Week feel like the last days of the Roman Empire? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. More about Can Kylie Jenner detoxify AI smart glasses?
Former Apple designer Julian Hoenig and Forpeople founder Michael Tropper have teamed up to enter the mobility space with Amble One – a doorless electric buggy that they hope will become a lightweight alternative to cars for short trips. More about Golf cart, small car and moon buggy meet in electric vehicle Amble One
Technology company Meta has released its first in-house-designed AI smart glasses, which the company has touted as more affordable and ergonomic than its previous versions. More about Meta's first in-house AI glasses designs include a Kylie Jenner collaboration