Diaries are shrines to privacy. In an age obsessed with exposure and display, the diary is a refuge for the self and a balm for the soul. “In an increasingly digital world”, as Shaun Usher, editor ...

A humble concept from ancient Japanese design might remake the way supplies are dropped from the air. Polytechnique Montréal engineers designed parachutes based on kirigami—cutting paper into ...

Got a nightmare neighbour story? Tell us in the comments as we explain how to turn detective when you're house hunting.

Thanks to the Internet, Goleta Surfing reconnected with an old high school friend, Tom Keeler. Tommy was very excited about this site and was eager to share some of his photos and stories. His ...