Oil Refinery Strikes Spark Gas Shortages In France

Strikes are a part of life in France, and people take it in stride. But every once in a while, things get out of hand, and the escalating conflict over the government's changes to labor laws seems to fit that mould.

We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn't Exist

With three motors instead of a V8, this 1978 Ferrari 308GTS runs on nothing but electricity. The post We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn't Exist appeared first on WIRED.

Searching for Atlantis Really Isn't the Best Career Move

In the new 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, author Mark Adams discusses how the aversion to the subject of Atlantis in academia lead to his last book. The post Searching for Atlantis Really Isn't the Best Career Move appeared first on WIRED.

Ikea's Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It'll Get

The Krydda/Växer line lets you plant herbs, lettuce, bok choy, and chard in your kitchen. The post Ikea's Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It'll Get appeared first on WIRED.

Apparatus extends furniture and lighting collection with marble and brass pieces

New York 2016: New York studio Apparatus has launched two brass lighting designs, a set of marble tables and an umbrella stand during the city's design week. (more…)

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Culture Podcast: So Game of Thrones Got Kind of Boring, Huh?

Hey, at least we have a new Radiohead album, right? The post Culture Podcast: So Game of Thrones Got Kind of Boring, Huh? appeared first on WIRED.

Viñoly admits "screw-ups" with 432 Park Avenue tower in New York

Architect Rafael Viñoly has spoken out about problems with his 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan, currently the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere. (more…)

Norwegian design talent features in New York's A Few Good Things exhibition

New York 2016: Anderssen & Voll, Kristine Five Melvær and Lars Beller Fjetland are among the designers exhibiting in a showcase of Norway's established and up-and-coming talent this week. (more…)

Iranian house by New Wave Architecture is made up of three irregularly stacked boxes

A trio of volumes are stacked one on top of each other to form this hillside residence near Tehran by New Wave Architecture, but each one is angled towards a different view (+ slideshow).  (more…)

Monika: Tiny Desk Concert

When you hear Monika, life feels good: The Greek singer's performances and presence are simply winning. Watch her perform four songs from Secret In The Dark at the NPR Music offices.

Cutaway Roof House by Scale Architecture has a courtyard sliced out of one side

A hole in the roof of this timber-clad house extension in Sydney reveals the location of a secluded courtyard. (more…)