Installation
July 21, 2026

4,000 Bright Yellow Strands Hang in Immersive Installation Inviting Passersby To Walk Through It

Bright yellow strands now sway across the lawn outside Serpentine South Gallery, inviting visitors to step inside rather than simply admire them from a distance. Created by Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto, Pénétrable BBL Jaune transforms Kensington Gardens into an immersive environment that responds to every movement. Composed of 4,000 suspended PVC tubes, the installation encourages children and adults alike to slow down and weave through its glowing interior, becoming part of the artwork itself.

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Animals
July 20, 2026

Scientists Discover New Monkey Species With Striking Orange Lips in the Congo Basin

Scientists estimate there are about 8.7 million species on Earth, but we’ve only named around 1.2 million of them. That means that there’s still around 6 million to 7.5 million species waiting to be discovered. Recently, one new species was added to the growing list after scientists and conservationists confirmed the existence of a previously unknown—and rather peculiar-looking—colobus monkey species that lives in the dense tropical forests of the Congo Basin.

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Furniture
July 20, 2026

Mushroom-Shaped Stools Glow When Nearby Strangers Connect Through Body Language

Public seating rarely asks anything of the people who use it. A bench holds bodies. A stool supports weight. Neither one acknowledges the person sitting on it, let alone the stranger sitting nearby. Industrial design student Bahar Aryana imagined something more interactive with Spore, a series of mushroom-inspired stools that illuminate when they sense people sharing similar body language. At first glance, each rounded stool resembles a soft mushroom emerging from the forest floor.

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Architecture
July 18, 2026

Underground Spa in Paris Hotel Transports Guests Into a World of Quiet Luxury

Paris is synonymous with luxury, and Hôtel Costes has long cultivated an atmosphere of glamour and escape in the heart of the French capital. Now, with the opening of its new spa complex designed by renowned architecture studio Liaigre, the hotel invites guests to bask in a sensory experience that combines holistic luxury, science-backed skincare, and the opportunity to embrace tranquility.

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