Dry-eye-preventing contact lens is powered by its wearer’s blinks

Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a simple design.

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Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Dub Arquitectura was recently commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist, and recognizing that natural light is extremely important, created an unusual cabin that's fronted by generous glazing and is topped by a translucent fabric roof.

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Spacecamper modularizes Volkswagen T7 Multivan indoor/outdoor RV

Spacecamper matches the versatility of the new VW T7 Multivan with a modular kit designed to make it a camper with 7 seats, a double bed, a tailgate kitchen and more. The components remove and rearrange so the van still works as an everyday driver.

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Green-roofed Fendi Factory blends into beautiful Italian countryside

Commissioned to design a new factory for luxury fashion house Fendi, Milan studio Piuarch has created a large building that's topped by an impressive green roof, helping it take its place well among the surrounding Italian countryside.

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First-of-its-kind study shows how traffic pollution impairs brain function

By exposing healthy adults to diesel fumes before having their brain activity imaged in an fMRI machine, researchers have shown how traffic pollution can impair brain function, offering evidence of the connection between air quality and cognition.

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Titanium multi-tool packs a ratcheting driver and an everlasting pencil

So yes, there are indeed a ton of multi-tools on Kickstarter and Indiegogo right now. One of the latest distinguishes itself, however, by including tools such as an "everlasting" pencil and a ratcheting screwdriver.

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Micro-cabin with rock-like finish blends into a French forest

Back in 2014, Bureau constructed a novel rock-like dwelling named Antoine that blends into the Swiss Alps. The firm has now followed up with another literature-inspired micro-cabin named Thérèse with a rocky exterior finish.

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Zaha Hadid Architects floats sci-fi museum in eye-catching “star cloud”

Commissioned to create a science fiction museum in China, Zaha Hadid Architects has produced a building that wouldn't look too out of place in a sci-fi movie itself and is conceived as an expanding nebula cloud with a star at its center.

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Buddhist monk microbiome study reveals impact of meditation on gut bacteria

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have trekked to remote Tibetan Buddhist temples to study the gut microbiomes of meditating monks. The findings suggest the long-term practice of deep meditation could positively impact gut bacteria composition.

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Bioengineered “superplant” could soon be purifying the air in your home

We've all heard how it's a good idea to have plants in your home, as they purify the air. Well, the bioengineered Neo P1 is said to excel in that department, as it's reportedly equivalent to up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purification.

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