AI algorithm accurately predicts risk of heart attack within 5 years

A new AI tool can accurately measure plaque deposits in arteries and predict a patient’s risk of suffering a heart attack within five years. The tool promises to achieve in seconds what has previously taken trained experts up to 30 minutes to deliver.

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Haven Safari hammock tent adds glamping comfort on or off ground

Haven Tents launched in 2019 with a Kickstarter campaign for a lightweight hammock tent for the backcountry. Now it's hiked to the front country, introducing the Safari shelter for glamping comfort anywhere from car campsites to the backyard.

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Sawdust-based material could be an eco-friendly alternative to EPS foam

While all non-recyclable plastics aren't very eco-friendly, expanded polystyrene foam is particularly problematic, as it's bulky and often used in disposable packaging. It could be replaced by a new biodegradable material, however, made from sawdust.

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Low-cost student-designed filter removes lead from tap water

Lead-contaminated tap water is still a problem in much of the world, where conventional lead removal filters may be too expensive for most households. An inexpensive new filter could help – and it was designed by a group of high school students.

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