Paddock Paradise focuses on storage and comfort – for people and cats

Acorn Tiny Homes recently completed another large and luxurious model. Named the Paddock Paradise, the towable dwelling has a spacious interior layout that's chocked-full of storage space and home comforts, including some for the owner's cat.

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Luxury wildlife tourism district planned for Saudi Arabia

As the country undergoes an unprecedented construction boom, yet another ambitious new development has been revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Zardun, the project will create a new wildlife park, with three boutique hotels and a visitor center.

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World’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel to offer bird’s eye view of Seoul

UNStudio has revealed plans to build the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, South Korea. The unusual structure will take the form of two intersecting rings, with pods revolving around them to offer superb views of the area.

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Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Oklahoma's Boardwalk at Bricktown was recently revealed as the upcoming second-tallest skyscraper in the USA. Designer AO is now aiming for even greater heights though, and has created an ambitious redesign to make it the country's new tallest tower.

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Czech architect crafts tiny house on stilts for serene living

Prague-based architectural firm Jan Tyrpekl recently revealed its latest tiny house project, a 30-sq-m dwelling perched above concrete pillars named Zen House that's nestled in the tranquil landscape of Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.

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Solar Generator Mars Bot stores electricity by moving with the sun

Portable photovoltaic systems are great for generating electricity while off the grid, but constantly moving them to keep them in the sunlight can be a hassle. Jackery's Solar Generator Mars Bot offers a solution to that problem, as it moves itself.

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Urbanix multitool packs six functions into a tiny titanium carabiner

Yes, your eyes don't deceive you, there is yet another titanium multitool on Kickstarter. This one, from Hong Kong company Urbanix, crams six(ish) functions into a particularly compact carabiner keychain format.

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Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy

SOM's new airport terminal in India provides weary travelers with a lush interior that's filled with plants and trees, and is made from natural materials like bamboo and stone. Impressively, all of its power needs are met by renewable energy.

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Assistive “anti-freeze” exoskeleton keeps Parkinson’s patients walking

People with Parkinson's disease often develop a problem known as "gait freeze," in which their legs simply stop stepping forward as they're walking. A new exoskeleton, however, has proven to be very effective at keeping such individuals' legs going.

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Mental health linked to negative ‘pregaming’ outcomes in college students

A study has found that college students with social anxiety and depression were more driven by social motives to ‘pregame’ or drink before heading out to a social function and experienced more negative consequences as a result of pregaming.

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