The Architects Company has announced I.M. Pei: Life Is Architecture as the overall winner of the 2024 Architecture Book of the Year Award. The accolade will be formally presented at the companys annual banquet on 29 January at Merchant Taylors Hall.The publication, a collaboration between Thames & Hudson and the M+ museum in Hong Kong, also won the Practice category. The judges described it as a must for any architectural library, praising its accessible format and strong visual presentation. .This is the second year of the awards, which are organised by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects. Winners in other categories also reflected a wide spectrum of architectural discourse, ranging from detailed historical studies to technical and practical guides.Andy Foster reviewsa new book byGill Hedley that explores theearly eighteenth century world of architects, clients and building.Gill Hedleys biography The Ingenious Mr Flitcroft: Palladian Architect 16971769 was named the winner of the Biography category. Judges described the book as both learned and engaging, noting its thorough archival research and the accessible way in which it brings to life Flitcrofts career and personal story. The books structural clarity, complemented by high-quality illustrations and its framing of Flitcrofts work in a contemporary context, was particularly commended.>> Caruso St Johns Collected Works, Volume 2: A genuine insight into their motivations and interestsGiles Heather finds that this latest volume of collected works sheds fresh light on the practices profound interest in history and alternative modernisms.Another commendation in the Practice category went to Caruso St John: Collected Works, Volume 2, 20002012. Judges noted the depth of the work in explaining the roots of Caruso St Johns architectural philosophy, supported by substantial cultural and historical references.The winner of the Building category was Upper Lawn, Solar Pavilion, Alison and Peter Smithson, a revised edition of the Smithsons study of their Wiltshire weekend house. Originally published in 1986, the book includes new material framed by a contextual essay by Paul Clarke. Judges described the work as a calm, poetic evocation of the projects conception, construction, and inhabitation.>> Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich: London 1950-2000Ana Francisco Sutherlands new bookdemonstrates compellingly how the architecture that now characterises the area is deeply rooted in the place and its history, writes Nicholas de Klerk.Ana Francisco Sutherlands Blackheath and Greenwich Modern Buildings 19502000 won the Guide category. This comprehensive account of mid-20th-century architecture in the area was praised for its clarity, detailed plans, and ability to contextualise the buildings design and their relationships to the communities they serve.In the History category, Dublin Creation, Occupation, Destruction by Niall McCullough was recognised as an astonishingly original appreciation of Dublin. The posthumous publication intertwines architectural history with literary references and evocative photography. Judges noted its emotional depth and unique contribution to architectural historiography, describing it as a fitting tribute to McCulloughs career as an architect and writer.Jeanne Gangs The Art of Architectural Grafting was awarded the Technical category prize. The book uses the metaphor of tree grafting to explore low-carbon architectural adaptation and reuse. Judges noted its charming illustrations and practical insights, highlighting its relevance to contemporary challenges in sustainable design.>> Housing Atlas: Europe 20th CenturyThis timely publication offers a reminder that the value ofinnovation is not in being different, but in imagining and creating new models from which others can learn, writes Bob Allies.The Typology category was won by Housing Atlas: Europe 20th Century, authored by Orsina Simona Pierini, Carmen Espegel, Dick van Gameren, and Mark Swenarton. This meticulously produced volume examines 87 key housing projects across Europe, accompanied by specially drawn plans, sections, and elevations to consistent scales. The judges commended its ability to encourage proper understanding of these works, including their relationship to programme and place.The awards also recognised several special publications, including Srgio Ferro, Architecture From Below, a translated collection of essays offering critical perspectives on architecture and labour. Judges remarked on the works value in introducing English-speaking readers to Ferros ideas, which challenge architectural cultures neglect of building labour.Thomas Heatherwicks Humanise: A Makers Guide to Building Our World also received recognition as a best-selling polemic intended to provoke public discussion on architectures role in shaping the built environment. Judges noted its visual impact and success in sparking wider debate.>> Also read:Elain Harwood given posthumous recognition at inaugural Architecture Book of the Year Awards>> Also read:Best of 2024: Building Designs book reviews of the year

The pavilion has been designed around the theme Come Build the Future the result of a competition launched in June 2023 to find a 24 million showcase scheme.Similarly to an earlier design iteration revealed last year, the pavilion features a fully dismantlable and relocatable modular system designed for ease of transportation.However, the faade now features perforated aluminium strands to invoke the punched cards used in early calculating machines. AdvertisementThese will be intertwined via a weaving technique, inspired by the textile industries which fuelled the 19th century industrial revolutions in both Manchester and Osaka.WOO architectsis a Kings Cross-based practice, born in 2014 out of the design team for the London 2012 Olympics, while ES Global specialises in semi-permanent, sustainable structures.An earlier design revealed by the design duo in March 2024 featured a colourful modular system with similar massing, while the perforated, woven texture appears to be a product of subsequent design development. Source:wooarchitectsJAN 2025 DESIGN: Woo architects' 2025 World Expo pavilion for the UKMore than 150 countries are participating in the six-month Expo event, which run for six months from 13 April to 13 October on Yumeshima Island, Osaka, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and culture from across the planet. More than 28 million people are expected to attend.UK Sponsors, announced today (16 January), include biopharma giantAstraZeneca, car manufacturer Aston Martin, international hotel provider IHG Hotels & Resorts, as well as the Welsh and Scottish governments.AdvertisementUK minister for exports, Gareth Thomas, said: The UK has been a pioneer of innovation for generations by utilising the power of ideas to change the world.Our presence at the Osaka Expo will demonstrate the innovation and opportunities for exporting and growth there are in the United Kingdom and how we are open for business.Emma Owens, director of culture and new business at WOO architects, said: The Pavilions design celebrates Britain at a pivotal moment; our global reputation for innovation and creativity shines through, while the playful faade reflects our innate curiosity and ability to find opportunity in every challenge. This is a space where a rich historic narrative comes alive, and we hope it inspires conversations about British resilience and industriousness for years to come.Tomoko Maekawa, managing director for Japan, ES Global, said the pavilion is a wonderful showcase for our modular innovation, designed by a dynamic Japanese-British team.ES Globals role in the 2025 pavilion follows the successful delivery of six venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.The contractor previously said the same kit of parts used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will, meanwhile, be used in Osaka for the UK pavilion, alongside new parts.Previous UK pavilions for World Expos include those by Heatherwick Studio, Wolfgang Buttress and BDPs UK pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, which was awarded the events best in show prize.

The American Cancer Society estimated that there were about 106,590 new cases of colon cancer in America in 2024. While incidence rates for older adults have dropped about 1% each year from 2011 to 2019, in people younger than 55, rates have increased by 1% to 2% yearly since the mid-1990s.In mid-2024, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test for colorectal cancer, giving people a new, less invasive option for cancer screening. While it's still given at a doctor's office, Guardant Health (maker of the Shield blood test)announced that it's covered by Medicare, which will widen access to earlier detection and treatment of cancer to even more people. According to Guardant, it's approved for people at average risk for the disease aged 45 and older.Knowing the signs and being proactive in getting care is crucial for colon cancer recovery. Below, we discuss the signs of colon cancer, its risk factors and things you can incorporate into your daily life to lower your risk of CRC.What is colon cancer? Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. The colon is a part of the large intestine; colon cancer forms here when there's an abnormal growth of polyps that form into cancerous cells over time. According to the Mayo Clinic, the polyps are small and may cause few to no symptoms. Regular screening is recommended, particularly if you have risk factors or are showing signs of colon cancer.According to a report from Yale University, colon cancer tends to grow differently in men compared with women. Rates of colon cancer are lower among women, but they're also more likely to develop right-sided colon cancer, a more aggressive type of colon cancer.Colon cancer signsChange in your bowel movements or stool consistencyConstipation or diarrheaBleeding from rectumBlood in the stoolSudden weight lossRegular stomach pain, discomfort or crampsBowels don't feel emptyColon cancer risk factorsIncreased risk factors for colon cancer include:You're 50 years or olderFamily history of colon cancerChronic inflammatory conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's diseasePoor diet high in fat and low in fiberAlcoholSmokingAn inactive lifestyleObesityWays to reduce the risk of colon cancerCancer screening: The average person should begin screening for colon cancer around age 45, but consider screening earlier if you have increased risk factors.Nutrition: Incorporate different fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet to reap their nutrients. Foods like berries, grapes, broccoli and brown rice contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that may have cancer-preventing benefits. Smoke and drink in moderation: You don't have to quit cold turkey, but these habits should be practiced in moderation to lower your risk of colon cancer.Exercise: Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy body and weight, which lowers the risk of colon cancer. Aim for 150 minutes of activity weekly, or 20 to 30 minutes daily.

Switch 2 eShop needs improvements - though these fans have built a better storefront alreadyAnd yes, it does have Wii Shop Channel music.Image credit: Better eShop / Eurogamer News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on Jan. 16, 2025 The Switch eShop is slow, outdated, stuffed with shovelware and needs a drastic overhaul in time for Switch 2. But if you don't want to wait, there's good news today! Switch 2 reveal? What Switch 2 reveal. No, we're talking about the launch of Better eShop, a fan-made project built by website Nintendo Life.This browser-based eShop offers a super-quick interface that plugs into Nintendo's store back-end. It's a much faster way to browse, filters out the hentai, and allows users to still buy games directly from Nintendo. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Everything we learned this week about Switch 2.Watch on YouTubeSeveral fan-requested eShop features have been built in as standard, including the ability to read or submit user reviews, and create customisable game search filters. Filters enabled by default mean you won't see 6247 games that have already been selected as "low quality, low effort or other kinds of spam", five titles listed as "asset flips" and 156 titles "based around hentai".Other cool features include a dark mode, and the ability to toggle on the iconic Wii Shop Channel music. It truly is update day!Upcoming features include Wishlist functionality, screenshots, additional regions (Better eShop currently supports the UK, US and EU) and the ability to mute specific game publishers."Better eShop was built in less than a week," the site states. "It's quite possible that Nintendo will start blocking us from gathering the data - but until then, we will continue to build and improve the Better eShop."Yesterday, a Nintendo attorney explained why the company was getting stricter with its legal requests - specifically against emulation.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Dutys Zombies mode has quickly become the most popular during the Black Ops 6 cycle thanks to regular updates and the arrival of fresh content. While multiplayer and Warzone continue struggling, the latest iteration of round-based Zombies is thriving with Treyarch keeping the new-found momentum rolling throughout each post-launch season.115 day celebrates all things to do with Call of Duty Zombies. Alongside sharing initial intel on The Tomb, Black Ops 6s fourth Zombies map, the developer also teased the return of an iconic Wonder Weapon from a previous game, leaving fans excited to hear more.Are Elemental Staffs returning in Black Ops 6?To mark the occasion, Treyarch published a detailed blog post covering a variety of Zombie-focused topics. Underneath a picture of a fan-made Staff of Ice, the developer teased it could be making its long-awaited return.Heres another incredible fan-made version of the Staff of Ice, which were definitely not highlighting for any particular reason, other than the quality of the craftsmanship on display, writes Treyarch.The Staff of Ice is one of four Elemental Staffs that are available to craft in the Origins map from Black Ops 3. Armed with the ability to shoot ice blasts, players can slow the movements of nearby undead threats in addition to watching them freeze completely and break into millions of tiny pieces.Nostalgia is a tactic often used by Call of Duty to bring players back into the action or to keep them engaged with the existing offering. Combining an iconic Wonder Weapon with the arrival of a brand-new map is the best of both.When are Elemental Staffs returning?Its unclear when the Staff of Ice or other Elemental Staffs are returning in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Considering the information was included alongside the announcement of The Tomb, many believe January 28th, 2025, is when fans can freeze the undead once again.The success of Black Ops 6 Zombies has kept Treyarchs game ticking over as fans decide to ditch multiplayer and the battle royale. Its great to see a once-forgotten mode become Call of Dutys primary focus once again.For more CoD intel, check out the best AMES 85 loadout along with the best controller settings to keep your accuracy high at all times.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

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115Treyarch teases new Black Ops 6 Zombies map and some quality of life updates for Season 2, kicks off double XP for everyoneThe next chapter in the Zombies story begins with Black Ops 6's Season 2. Today, Treyarch offered an early look at some of what we can expect.Image credit: Treyarch, Raven, Activision. News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 16, 2025 Treyarch has delivered a bounty of Black Ops 6 news in celebration of 115 Day, a celebration of the Zombies community. And on that note, the developer offered a first look at The Tomb, the new map coming to the game with Season 2.Thats not all, Season 2 is also looking promising elsewhere in Zombies, with a host of quality of life updates, some of which had been teased for a while.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. To begin with, Treyarch is celebrating 115 Day by kicking off six days of double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rate. The event is active now until Tuesday, January 21.As for The Tomb, the blog post offered a couple of screenshots of the upcoming map. The map arrives alongside Season 2, on January 28, and represents the next episode of the Zombies ongoing narrative. The events take place after the squad survived Citadelle des Morts - the map added midway through Season 1.The Tomb is an excavation site thats built on the remains of burial grounds from 2500 B.C.E. Treyarch said the map will play similarly to Liberty Falls, though with tighter environments. Like all Zombies maps, of course, theres a main Easter Egg quest alongside a few smaller ones. The Tomb also includes a reimagined Wonder Weapon inspired by our past. Better wrap up any unfinished Season 1 business while you still can! | Image credit: Treyarch, Raven, ActivisionAlso coming in Season 2 are several quality of life tweaks for Zombies. Challenge tracking is getting some much-needed love; youll now be able to manually track up to ten Calling Card challenges, and ten Camo challenges per mode. Even if you dont have all ten selected, your nearest-to-completion challenges will fill those slots.Youll be able to see the top and nearest-to-completion in the lobby, and in-game when you pause. Speaking of which, the party leader will soon be able to pause co-op games - so long as everyone in the match is also in the same party together.Those who get kicked out of co-op rounds for being AFK wont have to start over when they rejoin, as the game will now keep their loadout, Essence, and Salvage intact. Finally, Treyarch is making it possible to have separate HUD presets for Zombies and multiplayer, meaning you can turn off settings in one while keeping them active in the other.

Image: Revolution SoftwareLast year, we had a great time with Revolution Software's 'Reforged' remaster of the classic point-and-click adventure Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars. "It sure would be neat if the rest of the series received such a treatment," we thought to ourselves, "if only Revolution had something up its sleeve..."As it turns out, it does! Or, more accurately, it might. Three weeks ago, the studio released its 'Christmas Video 2024', thanking fans for their support over the past 12 months and showing off some of the game's original art. It's a sweet video that, we'll admit, flew under the radar for us a little; but, as noted by Game Watcher (and brought to our attention by our friends over at Push Square), the message also contains a tease of what the future might hold ooh, how sneaky!Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube792kWatch on YouTube After giving thanks for the year gone by, Revolution's co-founder and designer Charles Cecil turns to one final piece of concept art: a rough drawing of our hero George Stobbart dressed in the very same summer attire worn in Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror.To really hammer the point home, Cecil examines the art before looking directly down the camera and shrugging. What could it possibly mean?Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube792kYeah, you don't need to be a detective to put those clues together. Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror released on PC and PlayStation 1 back in 1997 and, while it might not be quite as beloved as its predecessor, it's still a good slice of point-and-click mystery, by all accounts. Expect to see it get 'Reforged' at some point in the future, then! If it aint BrokenWould you like to see more Broken Sword games get 'Reforged' down the line? Let us know in the comments.[source youtube.com, via gamewatcher.com, gamewatcher.com, pushsquare.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesThe Switch eShop Is A Nightmare, So We've Made Our Own "Better eShop"Fixing what Nintendon't126 Games You Should Pick Up In The Nintendo Switch eShop Holiday Sale (Europe)Every game we scored 9/10 or higher

Jeff Bezos spaceflight company Blue Origin launched its new mega-rocket, called New Glenn, into orbit for the first time.The rocket lifted off at 2:03AM ET on January 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and crossed the official boundary into space a few minutes later. Shortly after, a second-stage burn placed the rockets upper section into orbit around the Earth.While it was the rockets inaugural launch, a number of things went right, and the company had said that reaching orbit safely was its main objective. But the rockets first stage exploded on the way back down to Earth as Blue Origin attempted to land that section on a drone ship at sea. The company hopes to launch again this spring and plans as many as eight New Glenn launches this year.Im incredibly proud New Glenn achieved orbit on its first attempt, Dave Limp, former Amazon executive and CEO of Blue Origin, said in a statement. We knew landing our booster, So Youre Telling Me Theres a Chance, on the first try was an ambitious goal. Well learn a lot from today and try again at our next launch this spring. Thank you to all of Team Blue for this incredible milestone.The successful launch kicks off a new era for Blue Origin, which until now has been stuck with a rocket (called New Shepard) that is not designed to go to orbit, which limits its usefulness. Blue Origin needs New Glenn to succeed in order to build a solid launch business in order to take on Elon Musks SpaceX, which has dominated the industry in recent years.First revealed in 2016, New Glenn stands 320 feet high and is powered by seven BE-4 engines, which Blue Origin also designed. The company had initially hoped to launch the mega-rocket as early as 2021. But the costly development process took longer than expected. Along the way, Blue Origin spent time locked in legal battles with NASA and SpaceX over launch contracts, and was accused of cutting corners on safety by multiple employees. Blue Origin now hopes to use New Glenn to launch satellites and other spacecraft, including ones it is designing for the Moon. The company already has contracts with NASA, the Space Force, Amazons Project Kuiper, and others. It also hopes to one day launch astronauts to the Moon as part of NASAs Artemis project. That said, NASAs focus is always shifting with the political winds, and Musk who has forged a deep relationship with incoming president Donald Trump has said the Moon is a distraction. Bezos told the press this week that he thinks theres room for multiple winners in the industry.

A recent study from Queens University Belfast has employed 3D printing to create cacao-based formulations infused with raw Greek honey and vitamin D3 (VitD3). The researchers aimed to improve supplement delivery by addressing taste and bioavailability issues. Their approach involved blending organic cacao with varying concentrations of honey and introducing VitD3, using specialized 3D printing technology to form precise, stable printlets.Three honey typesVitex Honey, Lavender Honey, and Jerusalem Sage Honeywere each melted at 37C and incorporated into 100% organic cacao liquor. The team prepared two concentrations, 5% and 10% (w/w), to identify how varying honey ratios affected the resulting mixtures. Physicochemical tests indicated that the chocolate-honey formulations stayed liquid-like under ambient conditions and remained stable up to around 38C. Rheological analyses revealed that adding honey increased viscosity, enhancing the structural stability of the 3D printed shapes.Graphical abstract. Image via Science Direct.Lavender Honey at 10% concentration emerged as a balanced choice in terms of viscosity and compatibility with VitD3. Thermal assessments confirmed that VitD3 was dispersed uniformly in the chocolate matrix, adopting an amorphous form conducive to consistent dosing. Researchers found that higher honey content slightly prolonged disintegration times, raising the possibility of a more controlled release profile for VitD3 in an oral setting.CHOC EDGEs Choc Creator V2.0 Plus, a specialized chocolate 3D printer, was used to build precise layers of tempered cacao. The device operates through semi-solid extrusion (SSE), a process that deposits low-temperature, gel-like materials layer by layer. SSE technology preserves heat-sensitive componentssuch as honeys bioactive compounds and VitD3while maintaining the required viscosity for intricate chocolate designs.After mixing honey and VitD3 into cacao at around 80C, the formulations were cooled to roughly 32.5C and loaded into a temperature-controlled aluminum syringe. The printed shapes20mm by 20mm squares with a thickness of 1mmwere then allowed to cool at room temperature. Dimensional evaluations of each formulation demonstrated consistent geometry, though the inclusion of honey influenced final weight.Graphic illustration of (A) 3D design from TinkerCAD (B) 3D sliced design using Choc Print software and (C) 3D printed cacao-based formulation. Image via Science Direct.Assessing Palatability, Structural Integrity, and Antibacterial AspectsOne objective of this work was to address palatability issues that often limit patient adherence to supplement regimens. Honeys widely accepted sensory qualities could mask any bitterness arising from active pharmaceutical ingredients. Texture analysis showed that different honey concentrations influenced mechanical strength. Some printlets with higher honey content had increased firmness, while others showed no significant difference under the chosen parameters.Researchers also evaluated the antibacterial properties of raw honey before and after printing. Although raw Lavender Honey inhibited bacterial strains such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli at specific concentrations, the final printed products did not show measurable zones of inhibition during disk diffusion assays. The study attributes this result to several factors, including potential dilution of antibacterial compounds during printing and the need for higher honey concentrations to form visible inhibition zones.Next steps proposed in the study include conducting sensory evaluations, exploring larger-scale printing, and assessing additional active ingredients or nutrient combinations. The authors suggest that 3D printed chocolate-honey supplements could pave the way for more personalized, on-demand healthcare solutions, particularly when precise dosing and patient-friendly formats are essential.Optical microscopy images depicting the physical characteristics surface morphology and colour, of the different honey varieties (LH, VH, and JH) under three storage conditions: (A) ambient (20.0 C 0.5 C), (B) refrigerated (5.0 C 0.5 C) and (C) freezer temperature (20.0 C 0.5 C). Image via Science Direct.Ready to discover who won the 20243D Printing Industry Awards?What will the future of 3D printing look like?Which recent trends are driving the 3D printing industry, as highlighted by experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to stay updated with the latest news and insights.Stay connected with the latest in 3D printing by following us on Twitter and Facebook, and dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry YouTube channel for more exclusive content.