Published 27 June 2017 by Annick Rivoire

The media darling and cofounder of La Paillasse biohacklab in Paris has resigned, now replaced by Hacene Lahreche. For French fablabs, this change marks the end of the “sandbox” era.

Published 27 June 2017 by Caroline Grellier

Visiting the coders of Ayiyikoh in Abidjan, who have been defending open source since 2014 for the autonomy of economics in Africa. The fablab is training the young in code and entrepreneurship.

Published 22 June 2017 by la rédaction

As the heatwave drags on, let’s take action! To keep cool without going broke, follow our guide to the best DIY tutorials to beat the heat.

Published 20 June 2017 by la rédaction

This is our summer guide to holiday camps for coders, tinkerers, biohackers… Travel through our map featuring 16 points of interest, from Denmark to Sicily.

Published 20 June 2017 by Cherise Fong

In Yokohama on August 31 and September 1, an artificial intelligence tournament invites contestants to develop manipulative impostor bots.

Published 20 June 2017

Chinese scientists have just established a record distance for quantum teleportation, 1,200km apart. A step further for data protection.

Published 19 June 2017 by David Rochelet

Less than a quarter of the population in Cameroon has access to internet. EduAir is developing a solution to distribute digital content for education.

Published 13 June 2017 by la rédaction

Cracked Labs, an independent Austrian institute, published a vast enquiry on digital data trading. An enlightening picture.

Published 13 June 2017 by Ewen Chardronnet

L’exposition «Imprimer le monde» est visible jusqu'au 19 juin au Centre Pompidou à Paris. Un panorama de l’impression 3D dans l’art et le design contemporains.

Published 13 June 2017 by Cherise Fong

The movement is picking up speed, from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, from Nestlé to Ikea, from governments to communities. In Japan, the tiny village of Kamikatsu, is leading the way toward zero waste.

Published 12 June 2017 by Nicolas Barrial

Nouvel organisateur, Leroy Merlin, et nouveau lieu, la Cité des sciences, pour la Maker Faire Paris 2017. La foire aux makers, privée de l'attractivité de la Foire de Paris, n'a pas battu son record d'affluence.

Published 12 June 2017 by Jean-Philippe Renoult

At Arts Codés, Jean-Philippe Renoult plays with “the egg”, the glass melting furnace of this Parisian cooperative workspace in his binaural column. Headphones recommended!

Published 6 June 2017 by Victor Didelot

Nearly the end of the school year. You want to become a DIY organizer for the summer parties? We found the tutorial you need.

Published 6 June 2017 by la rédaction

This spring, the Futurefarmers collective sailed from Belgium to Spain. Reflections on part two of their tour of Europe in pursuit of the forgotten origins of our wheat grain.

Published 2 June 2017 by Yann Paulmier

In France’s deindustrialized areas, could fablabs be useful for social cohesion and returning to work? There are leads, says Yann Paulmier, cofounder of La Machinerie.

Published 30 May 2017

Early May, NASA launched a call for projects to create the future fablab of the International Space Station and develop digital fabrication in orbit.

Published 30 May 2017 by Ewen Chardronnet

The “Pink Chicken Project” wants to turn all the chickens on the planet fluorescent pink using CRISPR genetic engineering. Yes, it’s a provocation.

Published 30 May 2017 by Victor Didelot

Heat waves are back again. Before you become liquefied, quick, one last effort to make a soda fountain.

Published 30 May 2017 by Cherise Fong

From 3D reproduction to laser-cut models, heritage sites around the world are getting a makeover thanks to digital innovations.

Published 23 May 2017

After launching the Bio Academy and the Textile Academy, the Fab Academy is considering expanding its programs to design and storytelling.