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Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes. more…
Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes. more…
If you were a gambler, would you bet that the conflict in Ukraine will end in 2023 and that global sanctions against Russia will be removed? Or that another trade war won't spark new tariffs? Could you pick which industries have no ties whatsoever to forced l… more…
The threat of permanently lost jobs means many are frightened to speak up over basic labour rights. My organisation helps women fight for their jobs – and decent conditionsOver the years, women in Pakistan’s once thriving textile industry have played a crucia… more…
Designer of radical metal and plastic garments, who later became known for his bestselling perfumesThe 1966 Paris show of Paco Rabanne, who has died aged 88, was outrageous, and immediately set him together with André Courrèges as a designer of what was thoug… more…
From contact lenses to blister packs and used dental floss, there are items that perplex even the most dedicated recycler. Here is the expert guide to getting organised – and getting rid of your rubbishI spend a lot of time – too much time – thinking about re… more…
Artist and surface pattern designer Ella Doran created a piece of artwork using leftover house paint on reused canvas without a single brush. more…
Pillows and politics are two words that can lead in many directions. Whether scandals between the sheets or, with new textiles and designs, functionalities, and materials for comfort and health, pillows are expanding their range and utility. In this video fro… more…
Many commercially available raincoats contain PFAS—"forever chemicals." Manufacturers are working to develop new, PFAS-free materials. more…
Made in Portugal, this Oversized Bath Sheet stems from a limited edition collaboration between French fashion brand Jacquemus and Copenhagen-based textiles company Tekla. With contrasting brown and blue striped color schemes on 100% organic heavyweight cotton… more…
Loin des souvenirs des années 1970, le linoléum a de nouveau tout pour plaire. Durable et responsable, contrairement au PVC, il a su séduire architectes et designers, mais doit encore se faire (re)connaître auprès des particuliers. more…
Here’s some unusual criteria to consider when deciding what to wear: if you’re scanned by facial-recognition software, do you prefer being detected as a zebra, giraffe, or a dog? Cap_able, an Italian fashion-meets-tech startup, prompts consumers to consider i… more…
Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthl… more…
Offices have been opening up, and people have been making their way back to their dreary old work desks. However, companies have begun to adopt... The post Top 10 furniture designs to create the ultimate productivity-boosting office first appeared on Yanko De… more…
Top 10 chair designs that focus on ergonomics, functionality + aestheticsWe often underestimate the importance of a great chair. When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs,... more…
New developments for achieving structural coloring through plasma irradiation of graphite can reduce the reliance upon harmful color dyes. Colors achieved by plasma irradiation are completely erasable and can be manipulated using time exposed to the plasma ir… more…
For Fall/Winter 2023, Stine Goya felt galvanized by the snow-covered universe of Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen. With the fairy tale's empowered characters at its fore, the collection is brave, plastering Goya's hand-drawn graphics on statement silhouet… more…
Founded by Peter Lundvald Nielsen in 2020, Danish label P.L.N has continuously explored the deepest layers of self-expression. While Nielsen pulls design cues from European punk culture and international workwear, Fall/Winter 2023 saw the designer examine the… more…
Over 100 examples of iconic design are to be exhibited 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in March. Curated by journalist Takahiro Tsuchida, "The Original" show brings together a collection of objects that were each totally unique in their creation, and have gone on to influ… more…
In the world of tennis, stakes are high at all times. From the Australian Open that just wrapped up to Grand Slam tournaments around the globe, players are constantly striving to take home acclaimed titles that place them on the sport's prominent pedestal. Fa… more…
The year was 2000 when golfer Adam Scott turned professional. Tiger Woods was already taking the PGA TOUR by storm, fending off established contenders like Ernie Els, David Duval and Lee Westwood. While Tiger was the chosen one, Scott was seen as a worthy adv… more…
A Kind of Guise has dropped off the first installment of its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, titled Wadi Rum. The range, which founders and lovers Yasar Ceviker and Susi Streich shot in the Middle East, offers a variety of pants and long-sleeve shirts construc… more…
If you're looking for some creative and profitable handmade business ideas, here's everything you need to know. more…
Les divers électroménager Bosch FreshUp BPR11EE passent sous les 150 € chez Bosch soit une baisse d'environ 25% sur le prix habituellement constaté. C'est actuellement l'un des meilleurs produit de notre comparatif. more…
Les divers électroménager Bosch FreshUp BPR11EE passent sous les 150 € chez Bosch soit une baisse d'environ 24% sur le prix habituellement constaté. C'est actuellement l'un des meilleurs produit de notre comparatif. more…
Le lave-linge Samsung Bespoke WW11BB534DAW passe sous les 800 € chez Darty.com. C'est actuellement le meilleur produit de notre comparatif. more…
Les divers électroménager Bosch FreshUp BPR11EE passent sous les 150 € chez Bosch soit une baisse d'environ 22% sur le prix habituellement constaté. C'est actuellement l'un des meilleurs produit de notre comparatif. more…
Et si votre T-shirt était un jour capable de vous avertir d'un éventuel problème cardiaque ? Une fiction qui pourrait bientôt devenir réalité, selon des récents travaux réalisés par une université japonaise. more…
Less than 15% of the 92 million tons of clothing and other textiles discarded annually are recycled—in part because they are so difficult to sort. Woven-in labels made with inexpensive photonic fibers, developed by a University of Michigan-led team, could cha… more…
It’s a sense of studied non-normalcy that makes Studio Nicholson so appealing. That’s a needlessly evocative way to describe Studio Nicholson’s mastery of the “elevated basic,” but that term has been so done to death that it’s really not a good way to describ… more…
Tiffany & Co.’s spin on the Nike Air Force 1 was poised to be, as the collaborative campaign states, “legendary.” Two titans of taste taking on one of the world’s most popular sneakers — slam dunk, no? Depends who you ask. Folks on social media have… some tho… more…
In 1861 Charlotte Rothschild and her son Natty (the future 1st Lord Rothschild) left their mansion in Piccadilly for a summer holiday in Grasmere. Hotels in the Lake District at that time had a cannon on the balcony to “wake the echoes” from the surrounding m… more…
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The U.K.'s laundry releases microfibers weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research. more…
The high-end furnishings chain faces challenges that will likely put further pressure on its revenue and profitability. more…
Este bonito piso de 119 m2 está situado en el barrio de Las Arenas de Getxo, un municipio muy cercano a Bilbao. Sus propietarios, un matrimonio cuyos hijos acaban de independizarse decidieron adaptar el piso familiar a esta nueva circunstancia. <!-- BREAK 1 … more…
Además de la limpieza y el orden, muchas personas son fanáticas de tener un buen olor en casa. Y sí, estos dos factores que acabamos de mencionar, tienen mucho que ver, pero todavía hay más. En redes sociales, encontramos trucos y consejos de lo más prácticos… more…
Yes definitely, it was a very balanced budget with growth as the north star. Long-term infrastructure creation, focus on human capital development, and ensuring a GDP multiplier effect from agri-sector spend and tax rate cuts remained in focus. more…
In 2016, a Canadian architecture firm was asked to help solve a notorious problem in one of the greatest concert halls in the United States: terrible acoustics. When it reopened last fall, the renovation received rave reviews. more…
Cuando llega la hora de mudarse, todos nos llevamos las manos a la cabeza porque tenemos muchas cosas y toca hacer limpieza y deshacerse de aquellas cosas que ya no nos representan. En Ikea hemos encontrado la solución para poner orden a nuestra mudanza con e… more…
The 52-year-old Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist, who uses smell to evoke memory and explores racism and national identity through flags, will represent Australia at the 2024 biennale<ul><li>Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email</li></ul>Kamilaroi/Bigambul art… more…
The ambience and style of the W Aspen is a contrast to the surroundings of the city around it. It’s wooden exterior with vertical and horizontal beams has a hip twist and is likened to a Swiss chalet. more…
Zero Waste Daniel has seen a lot of cast off fabric scraps that he loves and has been collecting them for more than a decade. In his hands, they became bomber jackets. more…
Just when we are getting accustomed to artificial intelligence in our daily lives, get ready for a new disruptor: synthetic biology, or syn-bio, the design and engineering of biological systems to create and improve processes and products. more…
A pilot program to buy cotton from Black farmers delivers on Target's goal of expanding diversity within it's supply chain. It also supports farmers who employ sustainable growing practices aligned with the retailer's environmental goals. more…
Mignonne Gavigan’s SS23 collection will bring a piece of Italy’s coastal beauty to your décolletage and more. more…
Many small and mid-sized firms are beginning to look elsewhere to solving their staffing needs. more…
We found the cream of the latex mattress crop, including Avocado Green Mattress, Saatva's Zenhaven, Birch by Helix and more. These are our favorite latex mattresses. more…
Emirati lingerie brand Nessiam founded by two men: Simohammed Damiri and Hamza Aouadi is gaining traction in the US. more…
The best sheets for hot sleepers wick away moisture while promoting airflow. Here are our top picks. more…
Could your furniture be causing health problems? Here's what you need to know as well as where to buy the best nontoxic furniture. more…
The best hotels in Tulum include a wellness retreat on the beach and a treehouse-style hotel surrounded by jungle. more…
There’s an accommodation for every kind of traveler on Kauai, including a romantic retreat for couples and a surfer-approved Airbnb. more…
En una situación de extrema escasez en Afganistán, el gobierno talibán está recurriendo a antiguas y nuevas fuentes de ingresos. more…
El pasado 8 de noviembre, los responsables de la iglesia de San Nicolás y San Pedro de Valencia presentaron los trabajos de restauración en abierto de dos tablas pintadas por Yáñez de la Almedina, un discípulo español de Leonardo. La reparación de ambas pieza… more…
Tropicalism is a design trend that we are already seeing quite a bit of in 2023. You’ll know it thanks to bright colors, fun illustrations, and a breezy feel that makes you think of summer (and maybe a cold drink). It’s a trend that draws inspiration from tro… more…
The French luxury house has taken NFT artist Mason Rothschild to trial over his digital collectibles inspired by the iconic Hermes Birkin bag in a case that could have major implications on trademark law and NFTs. more…
Eric Firestone Gallery is pleased to announce Martha Edelheit: Naked City, Paintings from 1965–80. This is the gallery’s second solo exhibition with the 91-year-old artist. The show will include historic monumental paintings of nude women and men situated on … more…
Organic room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials exhibiting stimuli responsive reversible changes in optical properties show great potential in diverse optoelectronic fields but a lack of mechanistic understanding limits their development. Here, the au… more…
Mushroom music experiments are mesmerizing TikTok. The funky beats offer a window into the mysterious fungi kingdom as our cultural interest in mushrooms spreads. more…
Angelina Villa Clarke, who was a student in Venice in the 1990s, shares her favourite places to visit in the city. And Sarah Hartley reviews the Hilton Molino Stucky hotel on the city's Giudecca Island. more…
A balance of payments crisis is tipping a fragile economy over the edge more…
Every morning around 7 o’clock, a small army descends upon the Indian port city of Mumbai. Dressed in distinctive white uniforms and topi or Gandhi caps, they fan out across the city’s sprawling suburbs to collect their wares before regrouping at local train … more…
Cada cierto número de años la moda da “un grito”. Algo así como “estoy desesperada…ayúdenme a crear algo nuevo”. Este año parece ser que es el momento de ese “grito” porque, por las cosas que hemos visto en la pasarela de París –por ejemplo, y seguramente las… more…
Making her runway debut at Berlin Fashion Week’s AW23 edition, the Danish creative’s clothes tap into childhood memories, Danish folklore, and familial mysticism more…
BuzzFeed has hired an AI to ‘help out’ with its content and quizzes – is the backlash overblown, or are we on a slippery slope to mass unemployment? more…
These hotels in Rome are a destination in their own right. Bathed in history and offering five-star hospitality, here's the cream of the crop. more…
Bangkok hotels range from cheap hostels to luxury river-side five-stars. Here's the best hotels in Bangkok for a vacation you'll never forget. more…
These 8 museums span a range of topics from whales to penises and photography, and are the coolest and most entertaining museums in Reykjavík. more…
London’s leading index jumped by 0.36% on Tuesday, helped up by gains of more than 7% for FTSE 100-listed oil giant BP. more…
Durante cuatro días, en UVNT Art Fair 2023 se presentará el trabajo de más de 150 artistas emergentes predominando aquellos que trabajan en lo que los críticos han llamado Nuevo Arte Contemporáneo. Con seis ediciones a sus espaldas, UVNT Art Fair ha crecido c… more…
Global Market for Conductive Textiles Global Market for Conductive Textiles Dublin, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Conductive Textiles - Global... more…
Dublin, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 2023" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to... more…
The "Conductive Textiles - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. more…
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ORIGIN, recognized for its commitment to resurrecting American manufacturing with a domestic supply chain and workforce, announces Kip Fulks as a full-time... more…
According to a market research study published by Contrive Datum Insights, Asia-Pacific is the world's largest vehicle producer, Europe is currently the... more…
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The India shape memory alloy market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 286.7 million by the end of the assessment period. Significant traction from... more…
Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes. more…
(Bloomberg) -- The US manufacturing downturn deepened last month, fueled by a further pullback in orders and factory production.Most Read from Bloomberg8,000... more…
Global Cotton Market 2023-2027. The analyst has been monitoring the cotton market and is forecast to grow by $7,974.47 mn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a... more…
Our current take-make-waste linear economy is fuelling volatility in the price and supply of key resources, as well as posing a range of operational, legal, ... more…
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Dublin, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Research Report on China's Wool Import 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's... more…
Major players in the gum and wood chemicals market are Royal Oak Enterprises, Hickory Specialties, Campfire Charcoal, Abbey Color, Arizona Chemical... more…
According to a recent market study published by Growth Market Reports, titled, "Pharma Grade Sodium Hydroxide Market by Type (Liquid Sodium Hydroxide and... more…
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In this piece, we will take a look at the 12 countries that produce the best tea in the world. For more countries, head on over to 5 Countries that Produce... more…
The global lithium-ion capacitor market was valued USD 23.8 million in 2020. The market size for Lithium-ion Capacitor is expected to reach USD 35.6 million ... more…
Polymer Bearing Market Size by Bearing (Roller Bearing, Needle Bearing, Ball Bearing, and Others), By Material Type (Teflon, Ultra-High Molecular Weight... more…
According to Technavio, the global flame retardant apparel market size is estimated to grow by USD 1,001.04 million from 2022 to 2027. The market is... more…
The global economy is at a critical crossroads with a number of interlocking challenges and crises running in parallel. The uncertainty around how Russia`s... more…
The global electric mop market was valued at USD 3.61 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 14.23 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 18.70% during... more…
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According to Technavio, the global motors and drives services market size is estimated to grow by USD 2,500.27 million from 2022 to 2027. The market is... more…
In this article, we will discuss the 20 Largest Petrochemical Companies in the World. You can skip our industry overview and go directly to the 5 Largest... more…
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