Page 44 - News

Person in beige loungewear adjusting items on a small wall-mounted desk next to a large window in a minimalist bedroom.

Bedside Table Alternatives in 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

In recent years, the bedroom has evolved from simply a place to rest into a multifunctional, connected and organised setting....

Person interacting with a wall-mounted screen showing a wind turbine, laptop with charts, and plants on desk.

Digital posters carry a significant carbon footprint

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Replacing a printed flyer with a digital version can seem like a straightforward environmental victory and an obvious greener option....

Young man studying a glowing red planetary system model on a computer screen in a bright room with satellite dishes outside.

Black Holes Could Make Every Image a Time Machine

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Photographs are generally understood as records of a single instant. Whether it is a quick picture capturing a favourite memory...

Woman in a white sleeveless top and jeans fastening pants in a bedroom with an open wardrobe and folded clothes on bed.

Vintage Clothing Too Tight? The 5-Minute Trick for More Room

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Collectors of second-hand treasures will know the frustration: a 1970s skirt will not fasten, while a classic pair of old...

People admire a sunset view of New York City skyline through large glass windows from an indoor observation area.

Edge NYC unveils seven immersive installations in New York

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

What does a giant kaleidoscope have to do with the New York skyline? The answer lies in the next chapter...

Scientist in a lab coat examining a colourful spiral model with colour charts and a laptop on a bright desk.

Scientists Complete Schrödinger’s Colour Model

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Phone photo-editing apps tend to rely on the same three controls: one changes brightness, another intensifies or softens colour, and...

Priest standing behind altar inside a cathedral with stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Sagrada Família and opens the Tower of Jesus Christ

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Sagrada Família envisioned by Antoni Gaudí, the “architect of God”, and open...

Person holding a reusable cloth bag with fresh vegetables, a baguette, and a takeaway coffee cup at an outdoor market.

Turn Old Men’s Shirts into Reusable Shopping Bags

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Rather than continually buying new reusable bags and throwing old clothes away, many households are choosing a smart alternative: with...

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Give Old Patio Cushions a New Look With an Envelope Cover

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Many garden owners throw away worn patio cushions far too soon. Yet the foam inserts usually still have plenty of...

Young man holding glowing oval light sculpture in modern art gallery with infinity sculpture on display nearby

Lexus Design Award 2018 reveals 12 finalists

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Lexus International today revealed the 12 finalists for the prestigious Lexus Design Award 2018. Now in its sixth year, the...

Man in suit holding architectural plans in a bright room with large windows and a wooden table.

Philippe Vergne leaves Serralves in July with 2027 programme secured

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Philippe Vergne, the artistic director, will leave Porto’s museum in July, but says continuity is assured, with the 2027 programme...

Young woman sewing a striped shirt using a sewing machine at a white kitchen table with groceries nearby.

Turn an Old Shirt into a Reusable Shopping Bag

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

A simple sewing idea can give them a completely new lease of life. Overstuffed wardrobes, rising supermarket prices and ever...

Hands hanging a red apple with a mesh cover on a tree branch, two robins perched nearby.

Metal Coat Hanger Bird Feeder: Make a Free Garden Feeding Station in Three Minutes

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Many gardeners want to help songbirds, yet are put off by the cost of shop-bought feeding stations. Often, however, the...

Visitors observing colourful miniature figurine art displays inside a glass case in a modern gallery.

The Duerckheim Collection at Serralves Museum reveals the overwhelming work of the Chapman brothers

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

The Duerckheim Collection exhibition, "Vexation of spirit", at the Serralves Museum is something of a gore-filled hallucination. It is one...

Three people discussing design plans around a table in a sunlit room with ornate ceilings and large windows.

Lisbon by Design and Lisbon Design Week return to Lisbon in May

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Lisbon by Design and Lisbon Design Week take place at the end of May, putting creativity, Portuguese design, workshops, studios,...

Woman hanging a metal planter with green indoor plants by a bright kitchen window with various potted plants.

Turn an Old Fruit Basket into a Hanging Plant Basket

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Many people have one tucked away somewhere: a slightly dented wire basket from a car-boot sale, a wooden basket from...

Figurine of a bearded man with a backpack and gun standing on a round base on a wooden table, with gaming consoles and laptop

Prime 1 Studio opens pre-orders for 1/4 Joel Miller statue from The Last of Us Part I

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Prime 1 Studio has announced that pre-orders are now open for a 1/4-scale Joel Miller statue from the action-adventure game...

Person with suitcase looking at textile artwork titled "A Trama da Presença" in an airport lounge with mountain view.

Plaza Premium Group brings art to RIOgaleão VIP lounges

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), which specialises in integrated airport hospitality solutions and passenger services, is strengthening its position as a...

Man holding a spiral fruit feeder with apples as two birds fly nearby on a sunny patio.

Make a Bird Feeder from an Old Coat Hanger

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

With the first warm days, the garden becomes noisy: tits, finches and sparrows hunt for food to replenish their energy...

Person wearing colorful oven mitt placing a vinyl record on a bowl on a wooden table.

Turn Old Vinyl Records into Designer Bowls in 5 Minutes

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

With a little heat, they can become striking decorative pieces. Many homes have a pile of old records sitting somewhere,...

Young man sitting in a phone booth at a train station with travel suitcases, maps, and a globe nearby.

COVA - VENICE - LIMA - NEW YORK - LISBON: Dream Geographies

Harriet Wainwright • August 28, 2026

Walker, the path is made by dreaming. Is there any geography finer than the geography of dreams? Where else might...