Windowless Spike S-513 to be the first supersonic business jet

Spike S-512 Supersonic Business Jet to livestream outside images in windowless cabins. In the near future, we will explore more of the world, faster, as the supersonic travel will be available to everyone. Spike S-512 project is a concept of a windowless supersonic business jet that will enable travelers to reach destinations in half the … Read more

“Last North” expedition. This may realistically be the last opportunity anyone has to complete a journey of this type, in the region

  Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years. In August of 1996, ice coverage spanned 3.16 million square miles, whereas this past August, Arctic Ocean sea ice coverage was measured at … Read more

High Lines and park life: why more green isn’t always greener for cities

Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run

Behind the Mask: Biggest collection of BAFTA-winning actor portraiture

Behind the Mask: Andy Gotts MBE portraits for BAFTA. Biggest collection of BAFTA-winning actor portraiture at London’s Somerset House.   Portraits of 100 top actors who have won or been nominated for British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) since 1954 are showcased in “Behind The Mask” exhibition at London’s Somerset House. The A-listers shot by photographer … Read more

The Life of the Automobile by Steven Parissien and Auto Biography by Mark Wallington – reviews

Is car worship declining? Joe Moran gets behind the wheel for two enjoyable histories of the automobile

Sensing Spaces: Architecture Reimagined – review

Royal Academy, London
The Royal Academy’s ambitious look beyond the purely visual aspects of architecture is full of surprises

Gallery: see some of the installations from Sensing Spaces