Officially named'Essential,' the torch was designed by Carlo Ratti and weighs only 2.5 pounds. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Every Olympic Games has a torch. Every torch has a designer. For the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, that designer is MIT engineer and architect Carlo Ratti .

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. When it comes to physical currency, it's tough to beat Australia's brightly colored paper bills. Those hues are also extending to special edition $1 coins commemorating the Australian winter athletes and parathletes competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics in Italy. Royal Australian Mint chief executive officer Emily Martin told Yahoo Finance Australia that these limited-edition coins honor the skill and perseverance of the nation's athletes. "Each coin beautifully captures the passion and resilience of both Australian teams, and we're excited for collectors and fans to share in this journey with us," Martin said .