Luxury residential tower brings Japanese style to Miami Beach

Influential Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's firm has revealed plans for its first residential tower in the US. Located on Miami Beach, the high-rise will bring together eastern and western design elements and feature an attractive timber exterior.

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Higher rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in dogs fed raw meat

A pair of new studies from researchers in the UK offer a warning to dog owners who frequently feed their pets raw meat. The research indicates pets fed raw meat diets were more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Music shows promising potential for slowing the progression of dementia

A fascinating new study has offered novel insights into what happens in your brain when you rock out to your favorite songs. And the findings raise some intriguing possibilities for unique dementia treatments in the future.

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Oxford study investigates the most effective drugs for insomnia

A study has reviewed more than 150 clinical trials to present a comparative analysis of 30 drug treatments for insomnia. The findings indicate many lack long-term safety data and treatments such as melatonin have little evidence of effectiveness.

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Energy efficient waterfront city block has its own harbor inside

Back in 2016, BIG revealed plans for an ambitious mixed-use residential building that resembles the bow of a ship. The project, named Sluishuis, is now finally complete and provides an idyllic and energy efficient community on the waterfront.

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Telescoping lantern offers 3-in-1 versatility for night-time explorers

The ouTask lantern has been designed for after-dark adventurers who need more flexibility than a regular head torch, flashlight or overhead lantern can offer – and features a telescoping light pole, built-in tripod and omnidirectional light head.

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The UK’s best new homes: Sustainable, smart, and superbly designed

RIBA has revealed the 2022 House of the Year longlist, which shines a light on a wide range of impressive UK homes, including a Passivhaus-rated residence, an energy efficient house built for a retiree, and a family home built from a disused barn.

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WAF shortlist highlights the world’s finest new architecture

Big, small, expensive and affordable – almost every conceivable type of building features in this year's World Architecture Festival WAF shortlist, which offers a superb opportunity to take stock of the current state of architecture around the globe.

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Another study ties Alzheimer’s progression to bacteria in your mouth

A common type of oral bacteria associated with periodontal disease has been linked to neuroinflammation and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The research builds on a prior evidence linking poor oral health with dementia and neurodegeneration.

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Wood-sided rowing machine folds in thirds to become a box

Rowing machines provide a great workout but they do take up a lot of space, which is why many fold in half. The King Smith WR1 takes things a step further, by folding in thirds to form a wheeled wood-sided cube.

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