Over-the-air updates take the Fliteboard eFoil to new heights

After launching its first electric-powered hydrofoil board a couple of years ago, Fliteboard now hopes to further elevate the ride experience with an app that offers detailed ride-tracking and over-the-air updates to improve the board's performance.

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AIA celebrates America’s best new sustainable buildings

The AIA COTE Top Ten Awards offers an opportunity to check out some of the best new sustainable architecture in the US. This year includes a renovated headquarters for Etsy with recycled materials and a library with a rainwater collection system.

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Major study finds association between cycling to work and longer life

Scientists in the UK have tapped 25 years worth of Census data to track the habits and health outcomes of hundreds of thousands of commuters, finding an association between those who avoid daily car travel and a lower risk of early death.

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Hard-sided carbon fiber roof-top camper has solar power and heat

The RTT (roof-top tent) has made a name for itself. Will the RTC (roof-top camper) follow? Redtail Overland differentiates RTC from RTT by sandwiching three hard sides between a carbon fiber floor and roof and packing in solar power and diesel heat.

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The bizarre tale of the world’s oldest cognac

The only remaining bottle of the world’s oldest cognac goes to auction next week, and will almost certainly set a new record. The 258-year-old Gautier cognac was distilled during the reign of Louis XV, almost three decades before the French Revolution.

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COVID-19 case studies: Anatomy of three “super-spreader” clusters

A choir rehearsal, a series of family gatherings, and a multi-day church event. Three CDC reports offer detailed insights into super-spreader COVID-19 clusters. Can these reports point us towards safer ways to reopen our communities?

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Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine delivers promising Phase 1 trial data

Illustrating the incredibly rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccine development, biotech company Moderna has revealed data from its Phase 1 human trials showing its experimental vaccine is safe, well-tolerated and generates significant antibody levels.

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Scout pickup camper creates flexible indoor/outdoor base camp

The Scout Olympic pickup camper becomes one of the latest campers tailored to young, adventurous buyers. With a modern look and a set of off-the-shelf plug-and-play camping equipment, the Olympic erases the divide between inside and out.

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Starfleet Explorer brings a touch of Star Trek to timekeeping

MB&F and L'Epee 1839 have teamed up again to make another quirky timepiece that's part desktop clock and part space station. The Starfleet Explorer boasts a more compact design as well as bright colors and an eight-day power reserve.

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