Northwestern University researchers have created a tiny, crawling robotic crab that they claim, at half a millimetre wide, is the smallest remote-controlled walking robot ever made. More
In an effort to bring renewable energy to those who need it, Central Saint Martins design graduate Mireille Steinhage has invented a solar-powered blanket that is made from conductive yarn. More
Soof Azani and Lir Braverman's proposal for a solar-powered cargo bike that aims to facilitate local deliveries is the latest of 10 visionary transportation projects selected for Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
The next finalists in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival are Lea Haats, Erik Mantz-Hansen and Konstantin Wolf, who have proposed a new electric tram system to run on repurposed railway routes. More
Marcelo Dantas is the next finalist in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival with a proposal to revive Lisbon's ferry service with a network of autonomous, solar-powered vessels. More
The second finalist in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival is Daniel Czyszczon, who has proposed a public transport network with small electric vehicles called Flowee. More
Jordan Barnes' proposal for a semi-amphibious bus that can quickly transform into an emergency response vehicle is the first of 10 visionary transportation projects to be selected as finalists in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
Following a proposal by MIT to create climate-change-fighting bubbles, here is a roundup of 10 inventions aimed at limiting the impact of architecture and design on our environment. More
Social media brand Meta has announced plans to launch its Avatars Store, where users of its social media platforms can dress digital avatars in Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne clothing. More
A desk by Cagatay Afsar with an integrated transparent screen has been named the winner of LG Display and Dezeen’s contest that sought creative OLED designs to enrich people's changing lifestyles. More
Panoramic maps, playful diagrams and layered illustrations feature in Videogame Atlas, a book by research studio You + Pea that highlights the use of architecture in video games. More
This week on Dezeen, MIT researchers revealed a proposal to fight climate change by creating a floating shield the size of Brazil using "space bubbles" that could reflect the sun's rays. More
Designer Benjamin Hubert has collaborated with Deutsche Telekom Design to create a conceptual collection of connected home devices that take cues from residential interiors, which were presented during Milan design week. More
Architect Carlo Ratti is among a group of MIT researchers exploring the feasibility of fighting climate change with a conglomeration of "space bubbles" that would float above the Earth to reflect the sun's rays. More
American poultry producer Pasturebird has invented a solar-powered robot chicken coop on wheels, which it says fosters regenerative farming while allowing the animals to "live their best life". More
Swiss design and branding consultancy Brand New World has launched Hidden Sound, a flat speaker that it claims is the thinnest in the world. More
Colorado-based Prometheus Materials has developed masonry blocks from a low-carbon cement-like material grown from micro-algae. More
Canadian start-up Aurea Technologies has developed a portable wind turbine that compacts down to the size of a water bottle and was designed to provide reliable, renewable energy on the go. More
In the final video showcasing the finalists of Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition, Cagatay Afsar discusses his design that incorporates a transparent OLED display into a small desk. More
British manufacturer Dyson has announced that it is "supercharging its robotics ambitions" by developing home robots and building the UK's largest robotics research centre. More