Hotels
April 26, 2025

This Art Nouveau Hotel in Mexico City Has One of the Most Beautiful Lobbies in the World

Art Nouveau is alive and well in Mexico City. To travel in time and step into this lavish architectural style, you just need to visit the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México. The building is full of history and boasts one of the most beautiful hotel lobbies in the world. Located just across the street from the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, the hotel is stunning for its plaza views.

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Science
April 25, 2025

Researchers Say They’ve Discovered “Unprecedented” New Color No One Has Ever Seen Before

Our eyes allow us to perceive the many colors that make up our world; however, it looks like we may have missed one of them. A team of scientists claims to have found a color no one has ever seen before. Their descriptions of this elusive shade have elicited curiosity, wonder, and even some skepticism among their peers. The researchers published their findings in the journal Science Advances.

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Design
April 25, 2025

Colorful Handblown Glass Table Lamps Honor the Tradition of Chinese Lanterns

Inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, Sylvia Lee—creative and executive director of The Goodman Studio—created a colorful series of handblown glass table lamps. Each elegant, made-to-order lantern honors Chinese cultural symbolism and Lee’s cherished memories, serving as a heartfelt tribute to her ancestors. Being French Canadian with Chinese roots, Lee has always felt a strong connection to lanterns, especially since they’ve played such an important role in her family's traditions.

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Technology
April 24, 2025

21 Humanoid Robots Ran a Half-Marathon in China

History was recently made at a half-marathon in Beijing. In addition to welcoming 12,000 runners, the race also featured 21 robot participants. Though they didn't outrun the human competitors, they may have outshone them. Considered a world-first, this humanoid robot race turned out to be not only entertaining, but also insightful about the state of robotics on the other side of the world.

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