Nextool modernizes the multitool with 10-bit electric driver

The Gemini from Nextool looks like a basic folding multitool at first blush. What sets it apart is its integrated electric screwdriver, which works with a series of 10 included driver bits to make fast work out of tightening and loosening screws.

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Video: Bruder deep-dives its biggest, baddest off-road camper trailer

When we looked at the Bruder EXP-8 in 2021, Bruder had yet to create a video of the camper. It took a while, but Bruder has now published an EXP-8 video, showing the trailer explore remote parts of the world while detailing its impressive features.

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Light-filled Yggdrasil tiny house is compact but not cramped

Measuring a length of just 6 m, the Yggdrasil tiny house, by France's Baluchon, is compact but not cramped thanks to a simple interior layout with flexible and storage-filled furniture, and the use of generous glazing to maximize daylight inside.

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Odd, clever and crazy-light micro-camper trailers of 2022

This year saw the introduction of some of the most compact, lightweight camping trailers we've seen in decades of covering new RV launches. Some were rugged off-roaders, and others were simpler road tourers. These are our favorites.

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Two studies deliver strong evidence linking depression and gut bacteria

Two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence to date for a relationship between depression and gut bacteria. The studies do not claim causality but do suggest a strong correlation that could inform novel diagnostic biomarkers for depression.

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Radical 1.5-lb Dyneema tent carries lighter than the clouds below it

Last year, Samaya impressed mountaineers and backpackers the world over with the ultralight Assaut 2 tent. Not two years later, it's back with the new Radical 1, an even lighter, smaller four-season tent that barely breaks half a kilogram.

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Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

The winner of the prestigious RIBA House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was hailed for its lighthearted design and practical approach to future-proofing for old age.

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CBD oil proves no better than placebo for cancer pain and distress

Results from a trial testing the effects of CBD oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo, adding to an inconclusive body of research on the effects of cannabis for pain.

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Uphold puts a reusable set of cutlery in your pocket

If you grab fast food while out and about, there's a good chance that you use the restaurants' disposable plastic cutlery. Uphold offers a more eco-friendly alternative, as it's a reusable modular cutlery set that packs away into a slim case.

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Foster + Partners embraces timber for sustainable London development

Foster + Partners has been given the green light for an ambitious new project in London. The mixed-use development will feature significant sustainable design and, according to the firm, will be one of the city's largest timber buildings.

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