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Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Phil Edwards

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    The architecture trend dividing London’s elitesThe architecture trend dividing London’s elites
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    Underground lairs have hollowed out London.

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    Why so many new buildings are covered in rectanglesWhy so many new buildings are covered in rectangles
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    These panels are everywhere — and they’re part of a hidden system.

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    How video game rocks get madeHow video game rocks get made
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    How do you make video game rocks look real? Sometimes, it involves a trip out to the desert.

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    Why it’s so hard to make CGI skin look realWhy it’s so hard to make CGI skin look real
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    CGI skin connects to skim milk.

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    The bridge design that helped win World War IIThe bridge design that helped win World War II
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    It’s a simple innovation that helped win a war.

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    The invention that fixed lighthousesThe invention that fixed lighthouses
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    It wasn’t the light. It was the lens.

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    Why visual effects artists love this shiny ballWhy visual effects artists love this shiny ball
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    A chrome ball is a surprisingly useful tool.

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    How tag became a professional sportHow tag became a professional sport
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    Tag went from childhood game to competitive spectacle. This is how.

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    The technology that’s replacing the green screenThe technology that’s replacing the green screen
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    The green screen might be doomed. And that’s a good thing.

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    How robots made this food commercial look effortlessHow robots made this food commercial look effortless
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    For beautiful food, sometimes you need a robot.

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