Iconic tiny Tokyo capsule home goes on display in New York Posted August 19, 2025 An iconic Tokyo building has found a new home in New York—at least part of it has. The Nakagin Capsule Tower hosted 140 tiny homes, and now one of those pods is o…
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape Posted August 14, 2025 Two milestones revealed a few weeks ago illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world—one fueled by the habits of young people and t…
Apple Music marks 10 years with new studio for artists, fans and the future of sound Posted July 26, 2025 As Apple Music turns 10 this year, the popular streaming service is celebrating a major power move: Apple Music Studios. The new studio, set to open in mid-Aug…
Super strong bikes help transform lives and improve healthcare in Ugandan community Posted July 23, 2025 Health workers in Uganda and people in the rural communities they serve say they're enjoying the benefits of having bikes especially designed for rugged terrain. …
An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration Posted July 21, 2025 For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic
Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?) Posted July 12, 2025 It turns out our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, which usually disrupts sleep. But many would say it's…
Comic talent: meet the illustrators making their mark on Marvel and DC Posted July 8, 2025 From the ruins of war to the pages of Marvel and DC, Croatian artists have built stories as powerful as the ones they illustrate. They have now built a reputation within the popul…
The art of crafting Japan’s most sacred shrine–in miniature Posted June 28, 2025 In Japan’s spiritual heartland, tradition meets craftsmanship in miniature form. Artisans in Ise are preserving centuries-old shrine-making by handcrafting sacred…
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long Posted June 22, 2025 No Mow May encourages homeowners to stash the lawn mower each spring and let flowers and grass grow for pollinators and water retention. And if y…
Charlie Chaplin and Miss Piggy are amongst the icons recreated at Sand Sculpture festival in Denmark Posted June 17, 2025 Charlie Chaplin, Miss Piggy, grand opera spectacles and circus clowns—countless Showtime-inspired sand sculptures are emerging from the sand at the Hundested Sand Sculpture Festiv…