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architecture
Designer Thomas Heatherwick seeks to humanise architecture: he built the British Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and says Hong Kong’s boring buildings are ‘saved by nature’ – interview
Thomas Heatherwick wants to banish boredom from the built environment. “We’re living through a quiet, global catastrophe of boring buildings that...
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food & drink
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architecture / interior design
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job & work
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The pandemic has left many workers unclear about job expectations, leading to disengagement. Clear communication, feedback, and trust are key to...
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auto
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books
Ten Classic British Novels
Since Five Books was set up in 2009, we've interviewed more than 2,000 experts on all manner of subjects. Here's our roundup of the ten classic...
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design
Is Pinterest Your Untapped Goldmine for Graphic Design Inspiration?
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business
Simon Pegg's new British movie gets "devastating" blow as it halts halfway through filming
The film has run into financial issues. Simon Pegg's new British movie has been dealt a "devastating" blow, with production halted midway through...
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cool stuff
GT World Challenge Australia unveils 18-car Phillip Island grid
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gardening
What’s the most common plant in the world? Humans are responsible for the surprising answer
Ever wondered what the most common plant is? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders While there are hundreds of thousands of known plant...
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gaming
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technology
Jack Ma’s Ant Group flags AI breakthrough on China-built chips- Bloomberg
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architecture
How to add drainage to a deck that is already built – decking experts reveal how to do it without ripping up all the boards
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movie & tv
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sports
Thomas cards record-tying 62, vaults into Players contention
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crafting
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food & drink
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beauty
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shopping
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architecture
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music
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cool stuff
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books
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sports
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cool stuff
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science / space
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