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An abandoned railway became a beloved park

The High Line is a public park located on Manhattan's West Side, built on a decommissioned railway line. Funded by the nonprofit organization Friends of the High Line and through...

An abandoned railway became a beloved park

The High Line is a public park located on Manhattan's West Side, built on a decommissioned railway line. Funded by the nonprofit organization Friends of the High Line and through...

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Solar benches pave the way for a bright future

In a society increasingly dependent on the power grid, new technologies are being developed to harness sunlight as an alternative energy source that is also accessible and low-cost. Such is...

Solar benches pave the way for a bright future

In a society increasingly dependent on the power grid, new technologies are being developed to harness sunlight as an alternative energy source that is also accessible and low-cost. Such is...

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An urgent call on the impact of plastic

In the context of the negotiations on the global plastics treaty that took place in Switzerland in 2025, Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong set out to create a piece of high...

An urgent call on the impact of plastic

In the context of the negotiations on the global plastics treaty that took place in Switzerland in 2025, Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong set out to create a piece of high...

The Shenjia Garden Intangible-Heritage Pavilion (Credit: Shengliang Su)

This pavilion bonds the past and the future

The Shenjia Garden Intangible Heritage Pavilion in Shanghai, China, is a historic garden and building complex in Fengxian, Shanghai, designed with robotic technology and a parametric brick design.  

This pavilion bonds the past and the future

The Shenjia Garden Intangible Heritage Pavilion in Shanghai, China, is a historic garden and building complex in Fengxian, Shanghai, designed with robotic technology and a parametric brick design.  

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A second chance for recycled materials

The construction industry is evolving through the introduction of innovative approaches to the reuse of materials that generate waste. With proper treatment and a little creativity, recycled materials are becoming the...

A second chance for recycled materials

The construction industry is evolving through the introduction of innovative approaches to the reuse of materials that generate waste. With proper treatment and a little creativity, recycled materials are becoming the...

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The first toilet that scans your stool

Imagine receiving a personalized health report on your phone based on your bowel movements, from the comfort of your home and without a visit to the doctor. 

The first toilet that scans your stool

Imagine receiving a personalized health report on your phone based on your bowel movements, from the comfort of your home and without a visit to the doctor.