When Lego first showed me Smart Play in action at CES 2026, my immediate reaction was pretty simple: this feels magical. Not techy. Not attention-grabbing. Just… fun in the way Lego usually is when it ...

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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...

Chinese scientists have developed a remarkable machine that could revolutionize how humans build structures on the moon. The device works like a 3D printer powered by concentrated sunlight, turning ...

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ST. LOUIS — The May 16 tornado that damaged over 5,000 buildings in St. Louis has intensified the demand for the city's iconic red bricks, a material deeply embedded in its history and identity. As ...

In one of Mali’s oldest towns, poverty and climate change are eroding the resolve of residents to safeguard a slice of the world’s architectural heritage. Djenné has existed since at least 250 B.C.

Recent Saudi projects like the Line have been defined by their immense ambition and their modernity. However, the upcoming Asaan Misk Heritage Museum takes a very different approach and instead looks ...

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Watch as I create mud bricks using a handmade wooden mold designed to make bricks measuring 10x30 cm! These bricks are crafted for the next step in building my house. Using only natural materials and ...