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Cricut cutting machine on wooden desk printing colourful abstract stickers next to laptop and tablet.

Cricut Explore 5 review: compact cutting machine with AI

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Cricut is 20 years old! The global leader in creative crafting is doing far more than simply blowing out its...

Woman writing in a notebook at a desk with floating images of a boy, an elderly woman, and a man with a suitcase.

Paula Parisot and the Right to Biography

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Paula Parisot’s exhibition at Rio de Janeiro’s Centro Hélio Oiticica has only recently closed, yet the story told by her...

Middle-aged man with greying hair and beard wearing a black suit against a modern building background

Gilles Vidal on the Future of Stellantis Brands

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Citroën Méhari, Fiat Panda and, naturally, the Multipla; Lancia Delta Integrale; the original Maserati Ghibli; and actor Christophe Lambert launching...

Hands arranging white fabric on a table with sewing patterns, thread spools, coins, and a sewing machine nearby.

Sewing weights made from coins: protect silk and softshell

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Anyone who enjoys sewing will know the issue: silk, softshell or fine jersey can shift while being pinned, develop holes...

A couple arranging bowls on a wooden table in a bright, cosy dining area with benches and poufs.

Dining Room Without Traditional Chairs: The Flexible Trend for 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Interior design is undergoing a period of change and, by 2026, one of the most widely discussed shifts concerns how...

A man painting black and white eye designs on the side of a cow in a dry grassy field at sunset.

Fake Eyes Painted on Cows Help Protect Herds from Lions in the Okavango Delta

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Researchers painted fake eyes on the rumps of cows reared in Botswana’s Okavango Delta to test a straightforward way of...

Mother and child sitting on sofa looking at a colourful patchwork quilt with sewing supplies nearby.

Memory Blanket Made from Old Bodysuits: A Creative Sewing Idea

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Almost every family knows them: boxes filled with tiny bodysuits, babygros and miniature pyjamas that have sat untouched in a...

Man with curly hair sketching ancient map on cave wall by torchlight in underground tunnel.

Neanderthal Cave Engravings at La Roche-Cotard May Date Back 75,000 Years

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

A collection of ancient cave markings, thought to date back as far as 75,000 years, was probably made by Neanderthals....

Man with binoculars overlooks ornate ancient stepwell with central water tank in warm sunlight.

Chand Baori: The Monumental Stepwell with 3,500 Steps

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Chand Baori defies imagination through its 3,500 steps, set out with remarkable precision in a captivating geometric design. It demonstrates...

Man with backpack photographing a landing airplane at dusk near an airport fence with cameras on a bench.

Belém International Airport Holds “Dawn on the Runway” Spotter Day

Harriet Wainwright • August 29, 2026

Belém International Airport, managed by Norte da Amazônia Airports (NOA), held its “Dawn on the Runway” Spotter Day last Saturday...

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...

Person sewing a green and orange patchwork cushion cover on a wooden table with a sewing machine nearby

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...