MIT’s search and rescue algorithm could quickly find those lost at sea

Researchers at MIT have developed a new algorithm that takes stock of ocean conditions to determine in real-time where stranded items and people are likely to appear, which could give the efficiency of search and rescue operations a big boost.

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Stylish, asymmetric floating house will be 3D-printed in 48 hours

The Czech Republic's first 3D-printed house will go up next month, to demonstrate the speed and effectiveness of a construction technique that is claimed to be seven times faster and half the cost of building a brick house.

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WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial after study finds no benefit for COVID-19

A new study has concluded hydroxychloroquine treatment for COVID-19 is not safe or effective. The large-scale observational analysis encompassed nearly 100,000 subjects found the drug treatment increases risk of mortality and cardiovascular events.

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Two more COVID-19 vaccines move towards Phase 2 human trials

Hot on the heels of biotech company Moderna’s recent announcement of successful phase 1 trials for its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, two more promising candidates are delivering encouraging early data as several vaccines race into phase 2 human testing.

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Aerobic exercise shown to improve memory in those at risk of dementia

A study has homed in on how aerobic exercise can improve memory in older subjects with cognitive impairment. The findings suggest it's never too late to start exercising as aerobic activity improves blood flow to parts of the brain linked to memory.

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Prince, Kurt Cobain, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones guitars head to auction

Half a dozen guitars from Kurt Cobain, Prince and Bill Wyman will sell over the next few months, with two or three capable of cracking the million dollar barrier, most notably Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18 and Prince’s Purple Rain guitar.

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Geely’s secretive design center will keep prying eyes at bay

Cobe has been commissioned to create a new design center for Chinese automotive juggernaut Geely. The building will include what Cobe calls a "Chamber of Secrets" that will enable Geely's designers to do their work away from prying eyes.

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Refugee community center made from bamboo and straw

Beyond Survival: A Safe Space for Rohingya Women and Girls provides a much-needed community center for refugees in Bangladesh. The building was designed by Rizvi Hassan and is made from inexpensive locally-sourced materials like bamboo and straw.

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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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