Cyberpunk-inspired pocket knife cuts a very futuristic figure

From the self-proclaimed "most advanced Cyber Product Startup in the world" comes a sci-fi-inspired pocket knife that invites backers to “be ahead of time.” It's a slick-looking implement, with a neat one-handed opening mechanism to match.

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Portable fridge/freezer and cooler combine to create the iCooler

Two of the biggest trends of modern portable cooling come together in the iCooler, a new portable chiller that's both a rugged cooler and portable fridge/freezer. Plugged in or unplugged completely, your food stays cold and fresh.

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Australia’s tallest skyscraper will have a green twist

With its impressive height and ambitious twisting, greenery-covered design, you could be forgiven for assuming Southbank by Beulah would stay on the drawing board. It has now received planning permission though and will begin construction next year.

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Hormonal biomarker may predict autism is babies

A new study led by researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine suggests low levels of a hormone called vasopressin, measured in three-month-old babies, may serve as a predictive biomarker of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in later childhood.

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Washington DC bridge will be a walk in the park

Visitors to Washington DC will soon be able to stroll through a sizable new park that spans the Anacostia River. The 11th Street Bridge Park will offer green space, viewing points, and educational areas, with some sustainable technology planned too.

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Model predicts suicide attempts two years ahead using health records

A study is demonstrating the potential of a computer model using electronic health records to predict an individual’s risk of suicide . The proof-of-concept suggests the machine learning model may predict suicidal behavior up to two years in advance.

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MAD heads to the hills for massive undulating sports complex

Rising out of the landscape like a series of undulating hills, MAD Architects' Quzhou Sports Park is a large and ambitious project in China. The mixed-use development is now well underway, with the first phase due to be completed in 2021.

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High-rise hospital concept takes out eVolo 2020 Skyscraper Competition

Architecture magazine eVolo has announced the winners of its annual skyscraper competition. The 2020 crop includes plenty of imaginative ideas, including a manmade vertical park and a “healthcare skyscaper" to deal with epidemic outbreaks.

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Texas high-rise to boast North America’s tallest living wall

A significant amount of greenery is headed to inner-city Dallas, Texas, in the form of a new high-rise that will boast North America's tallest living wall. The building will rise to a height of 320 ft (97.5 m) and feature 40,000 plants.

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S1 Smart Lock unlocks through fingerprints, NFC, passcodes or app

A new startup called Yeeuu Tech has thrown eight different unlocking methods into one device. The S1 Smart Lock can be unlocked through passcodes, NFC, an app, fingerprints, or Bluetooth, among others, and can be fitted into most existing locks.

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