Huge disused grain terminal being transformed into hotel and housing

Grain silos are a fertile source of inspiration for architects around the world. The latest example of this is a disused grain terminal in Collingwood, Ontario, which is undergoing an ambitious transformation into a hotel and residential building.

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Sexy math: The first-ever mathematical model for achieving climax

For the first time, UK researchers have used decades of information about sex to calculate a mathematical model for achieving sexual climax. They believe it can help with treating male sexual disorders. Ladies, your formula is coming up next.

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Access to e-health programs may reduce chronic pain, opioid use

A new study has shown that for people with chronic pain taking opioids over the long term, incorporating an internet-based self-management program into treatment may help reduce both pain and opioid intake.

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Smart hockey helmet assesses players’ knocks to the noggin

While all team sports can be rough, hockey poses a particularly high risk of brain injuries. A new high-tech helmet is designed to warn of such injuries, by detecting and reporting on knocks to its wearer's head.

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Smart hockey helmet assesses players’ knocks to the noggin

While all team sports can be rough, hockey poses a particularly high risk of brain injuries. A new high-tech helmet is designed to warn of such injuries, by detecting and reporting on knocks to its wearer's head.

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Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Michael Quirk designed this micro-cabin to demonstrate the efficacy of sustainable building practices. Named the Magnolia Eco-Cabin, it was built with locally sourced and recycled materials, and runs off-the-grid with solar power.

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Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Michael Quirk designed this micro-cabin to demonstrate the efficacy of sustainable building practices. Named the Magnolia Eco-Cabin, it was built with locally sourced and recycled materials, and runs off-the-grid with solar power.

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World’s first bio-material toilet swaps porcelain for composite wood

Some people like to install a wooden seat on their toilet for its warmth, but the Block goes further. Described by Woodio as the world's first bio-material toilet, it ditches porcelain in favor of a modern toilet that's made from composite wood.

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World’s first bio-material toilet swaps porcelain for composite wood

Some people like to install a wooden seat on their toilet for its warmth, but the Block goes further. Described by Woodio as the world's first bio-material toilet, it ditches porcelain in favor of a modern toilet that's made from composite wood.

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Population’s antibiotic use can affect individual health, study shows

Antimicrobial resistance, particularly resistance to antibiotics, is a worldwide problem. A new study has, for the first time, shown how the consumption of antibiotics by an entire population can affect an individual's health.

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