Actor Riz Ahmed: ‘I want to tell my own stories’
The Oscar winner on the liberating power of film, what Hollywood still has to offer — and realising his 20-year ambition to produce and star in his own ‘Hamlet’
Director Kip Williams: ‘The writers I’m drawn to are prophets’
The Australian director on his latest staging — a video and live action version of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, with Cynthia Erivo playing all 23 parts
A lot of the writers that I’m drawn to are prophets in that sense,” he adds. “So in Dorian Gray you get somebody telling a story about a world obsessed with youth, beauty and materialism, and the dangers of that, not knowing that the mobile phone would turn the volume on that up to 20.”
Bryn Terfel is an intensely felt Boris Godunov in the Royal Opera’s sturdy revival
Strong, clear singing and punchy playing make for a powerful third outing of Mussorgsky’s opera
Unearthing What Archaeologists Can and Cannot Know Sapiens
New guide aims to tame the chaos of UTI care
Study finds meat eaters are more likely to live to 100
“Archivio Grafica Italiana is the first online archive dedicated to the entire Italian graphic design heritage. A growing overview that goes from the greatest classics to contemporary projects, showing the evolution of the discipline from graphic art to graphic design. The archive wants to promote the ‘culture of quality’ that is typical to the Italian design tradition by allowing to explore the fundamental aesthetic and cultural contribution brought by Italian graphics all over the world. Archivio Grafica Italiana is a project conceived and produced by Nicola-Matteo Munari.”
Nearly a third of kids can’t use books when starting school – and try to swipe them like phones Sky News
Text is king Experimental History
These amazing cabins by QVIST Arkitektur sit right at the intersection of architecture and nature, and that is where this small Scandinavian studio clearly does its best work. Based in Denmark, QVIST Arkitektur approaches cabins and summer houses as site specific projects rather than repeatable objects. Each design responds directly to landscape, light, wind, and how people actually want to live when they slow down.
What stands out to us is the studio’s calm confidence. These cabins are not loud or showy. Instead, they rely on strong geometry, thoughtful layouts, and materials that age gracefully. Wood facades that weather naturally, concrete paired with warm interiors, and large openings that blur the line between inside and out are recurring themes. The result feels honest and timeless rather than trend driven.
Many QVIST cabins are organized around courtyards, terraces, or shared outdoor rooms, creating sheltered spaces that extend daily life into the landscape. Sliding walls, flexible volumes, and open plans allow the homes to adapt to changing seasons and long term use. We especially appreciate how privacy and social spaces are carefully balanced, something that is often overlooked in modern cabin design.
Sustainability is handled quietly but seriously. Renovations respect existing structures and sensitive environments, while new builds focus on durable materials, efficient insulation, and natural light. It never feels forced, just well considered.
Wenatchee River Cabin
Built from concrete and steel, this cabin balances durability with a deep respect for its surroundings.
Boomhuis Cabin
A dream destination for anyone seeking a romantic getaway along the Garden Route.
The Tiny Cabin
A small A-frame hideaway that delivers the full "cabin in the woods” fantasy.
Is Being Virtuous Good for You – or Just People Around You? A Study Suggests Traits Like Compassion May Support Your Own Well-Being
Is being virtuous more than just its own reward?
Scientists Discover Breast Milk Carries Key Gut Bacteria to Infants
Strategic sex: Alaska’s beluga whales swap mates for long-term survival
HISTORY: This 67,800-year-old hand stencil is the world’s oldest human-made art.
Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover. They used to say that was impossible. Now to make it happen more.