Cities as forests, buildings as trees: New bioactive treatments transform buildings into living plant organisms

    When eco-design meets science, the result is Laminam, large ceramic surfaces which revolutionise the concept of living. In addition to its vitrified surfaces’ inherent characteristics – resistant to various kinds of common, everyday stains (such as coffee, wine, lemon juice, oil, make-up) and bacteriostatic (inhibiting the growth of microbes and bacteria) – Laminam … Read more

Insights into female entrepreneurship in a post-Covid context from Veuve Clicquot’s second barometer

  For nearly 50 years Veuve Clicquot has celebrated the entrepreneurial legacy of Madame Clicquot, one of the first businesswomen of modern times. Last week, Veuve Clicquot presented the results of its second international survey of female entrepreneurship. The high-end champagne Maison is taking its support for female entrepreneurs even further in 2021 thanks to … Read more

Smart Headphones for Smarter Focus: Track Focus, Hear More, and Feel Good

These high-tech headphones scan our brains to help us focus. In the years to come, neuroscience will allow us to interact with the devices in our lives in new ways, freeing us from constraints and enabling technology to solve important problems for individuals and society at large. Neurable’s Enten smart headphones can literally read your … Read more

33 Eco-Conscious Menswear Brands Making A Positive Contribution To Their Communities

Craftsmanship Code: This new eco-conscious selection spotlights brands making a positive contribution to their communities. MR PORTER launches Small World, a curated selection of global brands that celebrate the craftsmanship, responsibly made products and local communities on a global scale. Bringing together brands from all four corners of the Earth – from Tibet to Bali, … Read more

Apple brings new mindfulness features to Apple Watch

  Apple’s new watchOS 8 previewed this month offers impactful new features that make the world’s most advanced wearable operating system even more essential for users to stay healthy, active, and connected. Updates to the Wallet and Home apps extend Apple Watch as an increasingly useful tool for convenient access across the car and places … Read more

Blue-chip artists remain the real pillars of the international high-end art market

  Real paintings by blue-chip artists remain the super-stars of the art market, says Artprice, the world’s leader in art information. The May activity clearly signals a return to pre-pandemic dynamism. The art market seemed to have forgotten its past and all of its reference points after the online sale of Beeple’s NFT Everydays (which … Read more