Wrasses dazzle: How fairy wrasses got their flamboyant colours
With their exuberant colors, fiery personalities and captivating courtship displays, the fairy wrasses are one of the most beloved coral reef fish. Despite this, the evolutionary history of its genus was not well understood—until now......»»
Botanists name astonishing new species of "fairy lantern" from Malaysian rainforests
Oxford University Scientist Dr. Chris Thorogood from Oxford Botanic Garden teamed up with Siti-Munirah at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia, and local explorer Dome Nikong to describe a strange plant from the depths of the Malaysian rainforest......»»
Origin of fairy circles: Euphorbia hypothesis disproved
The fairy circles of the Namib are one of nature's greatest mysteries. Millions of these circular barren patches extend over vast areas along the margins of the desert in Namibia. In 1979, G.K. Theron published the first research about their origin......»»
Gillmor Gang: Fractured Fairy Tales
1971 is the name of the year and an Apple TV+ documentary series billed as The Year That Music Changed Everything. It’s also the number of hours the former President kept up his blog From the Desk Of. No, that’s not true. But it is satisf.....»»
ASKA uses organic shapes and pastel colours for Maria Nila hair salon
Swedish architecture studio ASKA has refurbished haircare brand Maria Nila's headquarters and salon in Stockholm, creating an undulating ceiling installation that looks like dripping shampoo. Read more Swedish architecture studio ASKA has re.....»»
Rear extension by Turner Architects contains "cloister-like" rooms built around a central courtyard
Turner Architects has renovated and extended a Georgian terraced house in south London, creating a sequence of living spaces interspersed with courtyards that bring the changing colours of the seasons inside. Read more Turner Architects has.....»»
Napoleonic jewels dazzle in Geneva auction
A jewellery set worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's adopted daughter sold for $1.65 million in Geneva on Wednesday, soaring way above the pre-auction estimate......»»
Seamless in Sumatra: Joined-up thinking benefits tigers, climate and communities
Imagine a project that protects an apex predator, improves people's lives and promotes planetary health. It may sound like the stuff of fantasy, but this is no fairy tale. It is precisely what Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and our in-country part.....»»
Batek Architekten transforms Berlin arthouse cinema with saturated colours and neon lights
Local studio Batek Architekten has refurbished the historic Blauer Stern cinema in Berlin using neon lights that reference the original mouldings in its foyer. Read more Local studio Batek Architekten has refurbished the historic Blauer Ste.....»»
New research shines light on stepparent fairy-tale stereotype
Although the fairy tale of the wicked stepmother is a tale as old as time, the effects of blending children with their new stepfamilies may not be as grim as once thought......»»
The best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime Video
From fairy tale to mythic mainstream fare, the fantasy genre is alive and well on Prime Video. Here's a roundup of our favorite fantasy films on the platform......»»
Art Intervention carpet tile collection by IVC Commercial
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand IVC Commercial's Art Intervention flooring collection has been updated with new colours and designs, and now has a palette of 32 colours. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Belgian brand IVC Commercial's Art Interventi.....»»
Amazon is opening a hair salon in London
The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done......»»
John Booth designs "monumental and bold" flower-shaped cremation urns
Ceramic designer John Booth has created five contemporary stoneware cremation urns decorated with joyful colours and flowers for death specialist Farewill. Read more Ceramic designer John Booth has created five contemporary stoneware cremati.....»»
How to get all three Fairy Bottles in Link’s Awakening
There are three brand new Fairy Bottles for you to find in Link's Awakening to recover some hearts when you're low on health. Here's how to get all of them......»»
Autex adds colours informed by 1970s nostalgia and earthy hues to acoustic panel range
Dezeen promotion: acoustic design company Autex has added six new colours to its range of Cube acoustic panels. Read more Dezeen promotion: acoustic design company Autex has added six new colours to its range of Cube acoustic panels. Read mo.....»»
Lucky Chan restaurant in Bangalore combines craft objects with candy colours
Indian office MAIA Design Studio has designed a Pan-Asian restaurant in Bangalore, which brings local crafts together with a Tokyo-inspired palette of colours and patterns. Read more Indian office MAIA Design Studio has designed a Pan-Asian.....»»
Moisés Hernández colours hot pink Grana chairs using crushed cochineal bugs
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández replaced "toxic" synthetic paints with a pre-hispanic dye made from insects to create his vibrant Grana chairs. Read more Mexican designer Moisés Hernández replaced "toxic" synthetic paints with a pre-hi.....»»
Moisés Hernández colours hot pink Grana chairs using crushed-up insects
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández replaced "toxic" synthetic paints with a pre-hispanic dye made from insects to create his vibrant Grana chairs. Read more Mexican designer Moisés Hernández replaced "toxic" synthetic paints with a pre-hi.....»»
Mid-century Melbourne apartment modernised with pistachio green kitchen
Architect Murray Barker and artist Esther Stewart worked together to retrofit this two-bedroom 1960s apartment in Melbourne's Brunswick neighbourhood using colours and materials that pay homage to the original mid-century interior. Read more.....»»
The best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime
From fairy tale to mythic mainstream fare, the fantasy genre is alive and well on Amazon Prime. Here's a roundup of our favorite fantasy films on the platform......»»