Greenery grows out of concrete House for Trees

With its House for Trees series, Vo Trong Nghia Architects has embarked on a mission to reintroduce greenery to inner-city Vietnam. Ha Long Villa is the latest home in the series and features trees jutting out of a concrete exterior.

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Äager Brand, Ergil Successfully Completed Surge Vessel Fabrication for Socar Petkim Star Refinery

ERGIL completed factory acceptance test for the surge vessel and deliver them successfully to Socar Petkim Star Refinery in Turkey.

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Striso MIDI controller looks to offer acoustic instrument playability

It may look like a strange version of Reversi, but the Striso MIDI controller from Piers Titus van der Torren out of the Netherlands is designed to offer players the same kind of musical expression that you might find with acoustic instruments.

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Deleting immune cell genes prevents obesity in mice on high-fat diet

Eating whatever we want and staying slim is many people’s dream come true – and new research may have brought it a step closer. By blocking a gene in certain immune cells, scientists have prevented mice from becoming obese, even on a high-fat diet.

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Scientists discover koalas quench their thirst by licking trees

New research is shedding some light on the longstanding mystery of koala hydration. The study presents the first description of a previously unknown drinking behavior, showing the unique marsupials drinking by licking tree trunks during rain storms.

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