Recent high-profile security lapses and safety concerns have damaged the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency’s standing. Aware of its PR failings, the body has launched a hunt to find the nuclear industry’s most beautiful…
Working with sportswear giants to develop top-of-the-range running products, the University of Calgary’s Human Performance Laboratory brings innovation to a whole new level. We head to the lab to find out what you can…
Honolulu, our top-ranking US city for the third year running, wants to shed its honeymoon hotspot image. The film industry, renewable energy and agriculture are helping transform it into a new Pacific power.
Before the tragic shooting in Orlando the city was primarily known for its many amusement parks, such as Disney World and Universal Studios. These fantastical places are so embraced by the city that even the design of the…
Make public transport free, put an end to mass tourism and ditch the mayoral post – these are some of the fixes for London proposed by members of the panel in last night’s special episode of The Urbanist, recorded live to…
So long 2016, you won’t be missed. Ringing in the New Year with fireworks and champagne has become a universal tradition but country-specific customs remain alive and kicking. Perhaps you’ll join us in trying them all at…
In Monocle’s March issue we explored iconic Australian brands, noting that designers must tread carefully when using native wildlife and indigenous heritage as they represent the colourful nation. The newly revealed mascot…
Just as the global economy is in a state of flux, our ideas about what makes a successful entrepreneur are ripe for re-evaluation. We hear from seven savvy voices about universal constants in commerce and the key elements…
In our regular series looking at people’s working lives, we enter the world of Katie Paterson, a 27-year-old artist who brings ideas of the universe to life. One of her witty installations involves calling a mobile phone…
Our correspondents are particularly observant when they are on assignment, which is very helpful when you want to compile a round-up of some of the best places in the world to eat, sleep and drink. Here we recommend a few…