Japan’s Record-Breaking Maglev Train

Japan’s magnetic levitation (or maglev) train has broken the world speed record—again. The high-speed rail uses electrically charged magnets to hover the train over the tracks, reducing friction and allowing for increased speeds. Its most recent test run hit a record-breaking speed of 603km/h (374mph), surpassing its previous run of 590km/h. By 2027, Japan hopes to implement the lightning speeds of the maglev train in …

Real Australians Say Welcome

Over 1000 Australian artists are showcasing their Instagram art in support of Peter Drew’s “Real Australians Say Welcome” campaign. A flood of new works came after a spontaneous call out for local talent by The Design Files’ Lucy Feagins, a large supporter of the project, which promotes compassion for asylum seeker and discussion around immigration. Drew started posting the simple slogan in response to the …

Honey-Coated Nude Portraits

Portrait photographer Blake Little’s newest photo series is sweet and sticky. Titled “Preservation,” Little’s new project involves dousing his nude subjects in gallons of honey before capturing them on film. The result is a striking image—all shimmering and sculptural as the honey encases the models in a thick layer of tacky goo. Though the exhibition of the photo series at Kopeikin Gallery in Los Angeles …