Alejandro Aravena's Innovation Center UC photographed by Cristobal Palma

These new shots by Chilean photographer Cristobal Palma reveal the monumental cube structure of the UC Innovation Center – Anacleto Angelini by 2016 Pritzker Prize laureate Alejandro Aravena (+ slideshow). (more…)

Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Process Of Imposing Death Penalty

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that Florida's capital punishment sentencing process is unconstitutional because it allows judges, not juries, to decide whether to impose the death penalty.

Scientists develop Martian concrete for building architecture in outer space

A team of Illinois-based scientists have developed a form of "Martian concrete" that could be used to build architectural structures on the surface of the red planet. (more…)

Chinese Stocks Plunge; Trading Halted For Second Time In A Week

Chinese markets have lurched up and down as regulators gradually withdraw emergency measures imposed after the main stock index plunged in June following an explosive rise.

The Father of Online Anonymity Has a Plan to End the Crypto War

Cryptographer David Chaum's ideas helped spark the decades-long war between encryption and government. Now he's back with a new idea designed to end it.

The post The Father of Online Anonymity Has a Plan to End the Crypto War appeared first on WIRED.

B-ILD combines two apartments in Brussels to create live-work penthouse

A curved wooden staircase connects the two floors of this penthouse apartment in Brussels, which architecture office B-ILD converted from two flats (+ slideshow). (more…)

Comics of the week #320

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.

The content revolves around web design, blogging and funny situations that we encounter in our daily lives as designers.

These great cartoons are created by Jerry King, an award-winning cartoonist who’s one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today.

So for a few moments, take a break from your daily routine, have a laugh and enjoy these funny cartoons.

Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below as well as any related stories of your own…

Day and night

Too many?

Unique squared

Can you relate to these situations? Please share your funny stories and comments below…

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