Watch The Launch of China’s Tiangong-2 Space Lab

Conducting 14 more experiments in space, astronauts aboard China’s Tiangong-2 space lab were zoomed off into space this week—and will remain on the orbiting station for up to 30 days. Research will focus on various fields; from advanced plant cultivation to space-to-earth quantum communications and more. The take-off was live-streamed online, thanks to CCTV.

Thomas Heatherwick’s Climbing “Vessel” at Hudson Yards

2,500 steps within 154 intersected, rising flights of stairs unite to form Thomas Heatherwick’s vision for “Vessel,” an immersive monument to be constructed at NYC’s new Hudson Yards facility. There are 80 unique landing points, offering vistas of the city and the surrounding perennial public garden and plaza. The painted steel frame expands as one goes up, lending a striking half-oval shape, open to the …

It’s Nice That Presents “A Load of Jargon”

During this year’s London Design Festival, creative inspiration publication It’s Nice That will be taking control of The Conran Shop’s windows and presenting their “A Load of Jargon” exhibition—”an installation that celebrates industry buzzwords.” From all your favorites to plenty of pet peeves (“blue sky thinking” to “disruptive content”) the exhibition promises to be immersive and entertaining. With five original artworks, the program will also …