Real books should be preserved like papyrus scrolls
In a future electronic world, there will be a ghastly contingency about the written word. Books have a new place as sacred objects, and libraries as museums
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Beyond plastic: creating sustainable materials from recycled waste
New, innovative materials can be produced from everyday waste – could they offer a sustainable alternative to plastic or wood?
Who wants to spend £125,000 on a new amp for their stereo?
Naim Audio has unveiled a new amplification system so high end you need a special room to play it in
China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013
Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour
Climate scientist to US Senate: ‘Climate change is a clear and present danger’
In a Senate hearing on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, Dessler summarised the science behind the climate threat
Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red
China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor