German monks create world’s first powdered beer

A monastic brewery near Munich says it's created the first powdered beer. Just add water, and it'll froth up, complete with a foamy head and full flavor. The result promises massive savings on transport, because it can be shipped at 10% of the weight.

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Bowlus ditches propane and commits to all-electric camping trailers

Luxury travel trailer maker Bowlus was one of the very first American RV manufacturers to lean into high-capacity battery power. Now that the electric camping competition is catching up, Bowlus is making the move to become an all-electric RV brand.

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Humble tea’s antidepressant properties confirmed

A tea that’s been around for more than 900 years might be just what the doctor ordered as a treatment for depression. Already renowned for its health benefits, researchers have now demonstrated matcha tea’s antidepressant-like effects.

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Hardkorr camper trailer is a multi toolbox for work and camp

A rugged micro-camper built to trail a 4x4 anywhere, the Hardkorr Xplorer is essentially a truck canopy that rides behind the bumper. The dual-purpose trailer works as a towable toolbox for the job site and an all-in-one shelter for the campsite.

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Sea to Summit Ikos tent empowers flexible, space-boosting adventure

Sea to Summit grows its lineup of Tension Ridge tents with the new Ikos TR. Available in 2- and 3-person sizes, the Ikos features a rugged, roomy construction and a flexible design that can be pitched as a full tent or an open-air daytime "hangout."

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Tractor-towed Vulcan automatically spots and pulls weeds

Nobody likes the idea of herbicides in their veggies, yet hiring workers to pick weeds by hand can be prohibitively expensive. The Vulcan farm implement offers an alternative, as it automatically spots and yanks weeds while leaving crop plants alone.

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Pre-sleep light exposure linked to gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes, a potentially dangerous medical condition affecting pregnant women, has been seeing a spike in recent years. New research shows that the reason may have to do with how much excess light a woman encounters before sleeping.

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Desktop hand warmer uses focused IR LEDs to beat the chill

Folks who work on a computer at home, and also suffer from cold hands, can find keeping their digits toasty during winter months an expensive problem. Danish startup Varme has sought to address such issues with a power-sipping desktop hand warmer.

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Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Here's a novel take on tiny living that could be a good fit as a home office or guest accommodation for those with limited space. Named the Iwi, the concertina-like structure can be compressed into a much smaller size and stowed away when not in use.

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Kids of LGBT parents not developmentally disadvantaged, study suggests

Compared to children raised by heterosexual parents, being raised by same-sex parents doesn’t appear to be a determinant in childhood development, according to a new international study. In fact, it may even have some advantages.

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