David Olusoga’s extraordinary new show: best podcasts of the week

The historian shares the astonishing story of a Peterloo massacre survivor. Plus, a delightfully wholesome new pod that is ‘Desert Island Discs … for words’

Aardman's Peter Lord and David Sproxton: 'At the Oscars, I went to the gents and had a pee with Jack Nicholson!'

The studio's co-founders on accidentally creating Morph, not wanting a yacht in the Maldives and being each other's best ally.

'Such adept cover stars': why dogs are taking over fashion in the ‘AI face’ era

Cute, egoless canines offer a break from a world that feels dominated by ‘nepo babies’ and ‘Maga lady aesthetic’

The race to build a hydrogen-powered future

Tech Now goes to Texas to find out how researchers are developing hydrogen-powered cars.

From Nike’s infamous 110s to £250 and back again, sneakerheads are rediscovering why cheaper shoes are worth the hype

We had years of trainerflation but now value and versatility are back in fashion

Tell us: have you slowed down your smart TV or bought an older model?

We’d like to hear from people who are disabling smart TV features, disconnecting from the internet or choosing older, simpler televisions

Moby Dick: The 19th-Century novel that challenged our fear of the 'monstrous' whale

Now 175 years old, US author Herman Melville's classic is the ultimate tale of man v whale – but in fact, it questions why humans have been so terrified of these great sea creatures.

Eight of the world's most colourful buildings

Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.

How US tech helped create modern Italian gelato

Gelato is synonymous with Italy, but its modern origins go back to a humble dairy shop in Tuscany and a couple of abandoned American World War Two freezers.

'What can you live without?': How the Nordics have perfected the summer cabin

In this region, summer is all about retreating to a countryside timber dwelling. Here are some of the best, from a mid-Century home to a modern cabin overlooking the ocean.

Gardeners rush to Gtech as cordless hedge trimmer drops to £169

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The weirdest things that mess up wi-fi

The world runs on wi-fi, but strange things can stand in its way – including your lunch.