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July 26, 2026

MVRDV Imagines a Towering “Bioutopia” for Rotterdam, Winning an International Design Competition

The Rotterdam-based architecture firm MVRDV recently won the Shift International Architecture Competition with Rotterdam Rocks!, a “bioutopia” that invites visitors to live among nature. The sustainable landmark takes the form of seven giant, stacked rocks on the banks of the river Maas, featuring terraces, exhibition spaces, and porous facades covered in soil and plants, providing shelter for wildlife.

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July 25, 2026

Filmmaker Turns Publicly Available Footage From Nasa’s Artemis II Mission Into Thrilling Short Film

The Artemis II mission took humans beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years. In doing so, it gave us hours of thrilling footage from launch to splashdown, including a breathtaking Earth set and a solar eclipse from space. Luckily for us, NASA has made all these resources available to the public, allowing us not only to take in the beauty of our planet and our moon, but also inspiring artists across different media.

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July 24, 2026

LEGO Reimagines Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss as a Stunning 4,000-Piece 3D Art Set

One of the world’s most celebrated paintings, Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, can now be viewed in your own home. The trailblazing work is being celebrated by LEGO via a 4,000-piece set. Just as The Kiss features golden spirals and interweaving geometric shapes to create its dramatic composition, the LEGO version also incorporates layered textures and specially decorated pieces.

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July 23, 2026

Researchers in Japan Create Pumpkin Peel Film Better at Keeping Food Fresh Than Plastic Packaging

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 30% to 40% of total food production is lost or wasted, with a significant portion being food loss during early stages like storage and transport before reaching retail markets. These losses can be as high as 40-50% for root crops, fruits, and vegetables. While plastics are often used to provide protection, this solution comes with a heavy environmental cost.

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