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Overview: A New Perspective of Earth
Benjamin Grant’s photographic tome shows the world from a thought-provoking angle.
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The magical figures of the Haas Brothers
These LA-based artists blur the lines between nature and psychedelia.
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Seeing nature in an unusual way
The Flow installation of Maotik offers a unique view of the weather around us.
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The plastic bottle artworks of Veronika Richterová
This Czech artist demonstrates the potential to find beauty in garbage.
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The miniature embroidered portraits of Danielle Clough
The artist that reproduces the faces of strangers with needle and thread.
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Salvaging construction waste with StoneCycling
This Dutch startup collects demolition debris and recycles it for new buildings.
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Charging up developing nations with solar energy
Morocco, Singapore & India are investing heavily in the abundant power of the sun.
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Redefining solar power from architectural eyesore to civic monument
Frederik Deschuytter questions: Why would we install solar power tech in remote places when the sun also shines in the city?
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Bridging the gaps between human & machine
The division between tech & biology seems more blurred now than ever before. How will this intensifying trend evolve?
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Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter
New MOMA exhibition investigates the design & infrastructure of modern refugee camps.
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Naked, defenseless & without glory
Sam Jinks’ hyper-real sculptures depict an unsettling human vulnerability.
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The Ethical Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars
Researchers speculate on the murky decision-making aptitude of AI vehicles.
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Cyborg insects map out disaster zones
Drawing virtual images of unsafe areas with miniature flying robots.
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Meet the Cyborg Tattoo Artist
This tattoo artist creates his drawings unlike anyone else.
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Fighting coastal erosion with the TetraPOT
With ocean levels on the rise, how do we protect our seaside towns?
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Biolux: Speculating on the future of indoor lighting
Growing glowing architecture.
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Plastic Bottle Village
Take a look at the life of Robert Bezeau, the "plastic bottle architect".
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Turning the violent side of nature into an energy source
Japanese engineers turn their attention to the power of typhoons.
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The untapped light & utility of plants
Turning plants into sources of energy and light.
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Poisoned Pasts: Shedding light on SA's dubious history
New exhibition lifts the lid on apartheid government’s most dangerous programme.
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Vibrant art installation uplifts San Antonio airport
Gabriel Dawe completes his latest public art project.
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The monstrous creations of Borja Guillot
This art director turns to the dark side.
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The magnetic ink that heals itself
Engineers developed electronic circuits that are able to recover from damage independently.
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Conceal & reveal: Pablo Thecuardo gives new purpose to fashion photographs
This Madrid-based artist takes a knife to editorial photography.
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