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Why Autonomous Vehicle Developers Are Embracing Open Source 2019-06-25 08:00:00 Webviz from Cruise allows developers to create custom, web-based visualizations of data from autonomous vehicles and robots (Image source: Cruise) GM

Tough Interlock Switches Make Machinery Safer 2019-06-25 07:00:00Designers and manufacturers of automated machinery and equipment must ensure the safety of their systems. Just installing signage or writing procedure

Women in Engineering Day Goes Global 2019-06-24 06:00:00June 23 is International National Women in Engineering Day. Designating a day to recognize women in engineering was launched for the first time in the

Flexible Generators Could Power Next-Gen Wearable Technology 2019-06-24 05:00:00There are a number of new ways researchers have found to create devices that harvest energy from movement for the development of wearable devices that

10 of History's Greatest Women Inventors You Should 2019-06-23 11:00:00  RELATED ARTICLES: 10 of the Most Important Black Woman Engineers What's It Like To Be a Female Engineer? There's a Diversity Crisis in

DesignCon 2020 Call for Abstracts Now Open 2019-06-21 13:53:45DesignCon is the place for semiconductor and electronic design engineers to share technical knowhow, make connections, and discuss industry advances.

Liquid Anode Improves Solid State Batteries 2019-06-21 05:30:00 Carnegie Mellon researchers have developed a dual-conductive polymer/carbon composite matrix with lithium microparticles that could be used as an el

Artificial Photosynthesis Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuels 2019-06-21 05:00:00Researchers have been working on numerous ways to mimic plant photosynthesis and convert carbon dioxide into new, environmentally friendly fuels. Now

HP Opens 3-Acre 3D Print Facility in Barcelona 2019-06-20 06:00:00Last week, HP Inc. opened the doors of its 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. According to HP, the campus

Polymer Composites With Enhanced Electrical, Thermal Properties 2019-06-20 05:00:00Researchers are always searching for new, flexible materials for the next generation of soft robots and electronic devices, including novel medical de

Together Ultrahaptics and Leap Motion Could Transform How 2019-06-19 06:00:00 (Image source: Leap Motion) Leap Motion's acquisition by Ultrahaptics could be seen as the curtain call of a novel startup. Or it could be the first

Octopus-Inspired Sensor Sticks to Both Wet and Dry 2019-06-19 05:00:00Nature is often a source of inspiration for researchers developing new materials to solve various scientific problems—particularly in adhesives,

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Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Plans Visitor Center at 2019-06-18 18:23:27A new educational space that can accommodate lectures and classes is planned adjacent to the popular attraction in Oak Park, Ill.

Asking Artists, What Do You Need? 2019-06-18 15:21:12The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council has a new artistic leader, Lili Chopra, who sees the needs of the city and the needs of artists as complementary.

What 7 Visitors (and One Guard) Cherished on 2019-06-18 11:42:39They were drawn to the Big M’s: Monet, Matisse, Miró, and more.

#MeToo Work at Art Basel Offers Cautionary Tale 2019-06-18 11:28:36Andrea Bowers removed part of her installation after complaints — but her piece raises questions about who can tell intimate stories.

Serpentine Galleries Chief Quits, With Harsh Words for 2019-06-18 08:09:23Yana Peel resigned after a newspaper revealed she had connections to a cybersecurity firm whose spyware has been used by governments to track journali

New York’s Tribute to the ‘Tombs Angel’: Lost, 2019-06-17 12:32:53A long-forgotten monument to a woman who helped inmates in New York’s infamous 19th-century jail is to be installed in a courthouse lobby.

Lorna Simpson Embraces the Blues 2019-06-16 07:04:00Photography, video, installation, and now painting in her new solo show, “Darkening,” in Chelsea. Is there anything this artist can’

Female Surrealists Re-emerge in 2 Startling Shows 2019-06-15 06:46:12Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, known for their mystical styles, flourished in Mexico.

Berlin’s Troubled Humboldt Forum Pushes Back Opening 2019-06-14 22:46:41The high-profile museum project in the German capital has aroused controversy over its treatment of colonial-era objects. Now technical problems have

Dia Diversifies, While Staying True to Its Roots 2019-06-14 13:11:25A farsighted director is leading a profound transformation and anointing the next Dia Generation: Charlotte Posenenske and Lee Ufan.

You Know Frida Kahlo’s Face. Now You Can 2019-06-14 12:57:38The National Sound Library of Mexico has released a track that it believes is the only known surviving audio recording of the artist.

Sterling Ruby’s Art-Driven (and Autobiographical) Clothing Line 2019-06-14 10:56:21The mostly gender neutral collection ranged from acid-washed denims to spatter-dyed work wear.

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The Value of Good Design 2019-06-17 06:16:00

Nicholas Grimshaw steps down from eponymous practice 2019-06-14 05:51:00

Pepe the Frog creator wins $15,000 in settlement 2019-06-13 06:27:00

Teresa May commits UK to net zero carbon 2019-06-12 05:01:00

Deepfake Zuckerberg video tests Facebook's content moderation 2019-06-12 04:53:00

Dulwich Pavilion opens to the public 2019-06-12 04:46:00

Canada pledges to ban single use plastics by 2019-06-11 05:30:00

Gatwick Airport hosts reusable coffee cup trial 2019-06-10 04:59:00

Rein Wolfs appointed director of the Stedelijk Museum 2019-06-07 05:45:00

Pringle appoints new head of menswear 2019-06-07 05:21:00

Standing Room Only 2019-06-05 06:45:00

Stanley Tigerman (1930-2019) 2019-06-05 05:27:00

House & Home

Fire Up The Smoker With 3 Recipes From 2019-05-23 10:41:33Grill extraordinaire Steven Raichlen shares his best tips and tricks for mastering one of the most covetable cuts of meat: brisket. With over 60 scrum

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norman foster designs timber boathouse for new york 2019-06-25 12:00:58the scheme recalls the many timber structures that used to populate the banks of the hudson river at the beginning of the 20th century. The post norma

alternative ocean cleanup successful in removing 40 tons 2019-06-25 11:45:56the 25-day clean up mission has been described as the largest-ever pacific ocean cleanup. The post alternative ocean cleanup successful in removing 40

lightyear one is the world’s first long-range solar 2019-06-25 10:01:03solar panels line the lightyear one's aerodynamically shaped roof and hood to charge whilst driving. The post lightyear one is the world’s firs

mi zhou reduces plastic waste with shampoo packaging 2019-06-25 07:20:36it is estimated that over a lifetime, a single person uses around 800 plastic shampoo bottles, which are thrown away and become pollution. The post mi

furf design studio develops vegan ‘leaf leather’ for 2019-06-25 07:00:07unlike the CO2 emissions from traditional animal leather, the production of the material helps to clean the air by absorbing carbon. The post furf des

IKEA lets people design their own couch and 2019-06-25 06:45:57twitter users are pushing one of the planning tools IKEA has implemented on its website to its limits. The post IKEA lets people design their own couc

neri & hu inserts a lush internal courtyard 2019-06-25 06:30:03the public spaces are articulated by elements of greenery that bring the architect's concept of an 'urban oasis' to life. The post neri & hu i

lili pázmány’s streetwear garments facilitate movement for people 2019-06-25 06:00:23the streetwear looks designed by lili pázmány feature denim with bright, bold buckles and graphic text combined with neon straps. The p

BMW vision M NEXT conceptualizes flexibly self-driving sports 2019-06-25 05:48:32BMW vision M NEXT showcases a future where drivers will be able to choose whether to be driven or do the driving themselves. The post BMW vision M NEX

NASA’s X-59 jet will fly at supersonic speeds 2019-06-25 05:35:16NASA's x-59 supersonic jet is set to receive a bizarre design feature with no front-facing window despite the fact it will travel at supersonic speed

LOCALARCHITECTURE extends rudolf steiner school with technology and 2019-06-24 11:58:06the school buildings are characterized by their organic forms, enclosing a courtyard that is oriented towards the landscape and follows the sun's pat

bangkok tokyo architecture transforms thai family home into 2019-06-24 10:15:18bangkok tokyo architects reduced the existing building to its shell and redefined its presence within the lush, urban landscape. The post bangkok toky

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Tiny Cabin Retreat Reconnects Its Guests With Nature 2019-06-26 04:05:13This tiny house is a charming little cabin built by Ryan McLaughlin with no prior experience. His goal was to rent the cabin and to provide the guests

10 Amazing Structures With Indoor Swimming Pools 2019-06-25 09:27:44The words swimming pool and backyard go hand in hand, so much so that we forget that indoor swimming pools are actually a thing. Although less common,

Stylish Kitchens With Timeless Subway Tile Accents 2019-06-25 06:00:29Subway tiles give a simple and classic look to spaces like the kitchen or the bathroom where they’re often used on backsplashes. Their signature

This Marina Apartment in Barcelona is the Ideal 2019-06-25 03:30:22An uber chic and stylish pied à terre near Barcelona’s Olympic Marina has everything you need in one tidy and compact minimalist space. D

20 Amazing Concrete Projects You Must Definitely Give 2019-06-24 07:12:32Concrete is a very underrated material considering how versatile it is and how many really great DIY concrete project ideas are out there. We’ve

Dream Villa in Brazil With A Tropical Yet 2019-06-24 03:20:57Two concrete units, one at the top and one at the bottom, with opposite orientations and yet in perfect harmony – this is how we’d describ

40 Living Room Inspiration Ideas – How And 2019-06-21 08:08:41Nobody really knows how to decorate a living room, not without doing some research first and putting their ideas in order. One of the first things to

Swoon-Worthy Homes in Hamptons That Work With the 2019-06-21 04:14:55Famous for being the summer hotspot for the rich and famous, the Hamptons are popular for good reason: Gorgeous beaches, great restaurants and bountif

Murphy Desk Ideas That Change The Way You 2019-06-20 07:24:12For the type of person who needs their own little work area but doesn’t want to have a full-size desk in the house, a Murphy desk is the perfect

5 Amazing Mexican Projects Revolving Around Wood 2019-06-20 03:56:58Wood is one of the most versatile building materials, being widely used by architects and interior designers and very appreciated for its renewable na

How To Add Character To Your Home With 2019-06-19 09:40:45When you put your mind to it, a lot of the things usually found in a home are items that you could actually craft yourself and we’re not talking

Fun Wall Designs To Turn a Blank Space 2019-06-19 06:22:14Like facing a blank piece of paper when you have to write something, you might be at a loss of where to start when you need to jazz up a blank wall. O