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Assistive mouthguard lets users control devices by biting down

Ordinarily, we associate mouthguards with sports such as boxing and football. An experimental new one, however, could allow people who lack the use of their hands to control electronic devices – and it would do so by tracking their bite patterns.

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Converted community kitchen wins 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed the winner of the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The Hackney School of Food, by Surman Weston, got the nod for its modest design and outstanding contribution to the local community.

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How exposure to artificial butter flavor when sick may cause lung damage

New research indicates exposure to low levels of a flavoring chemical called diacetyl in combination with a mild case of influenza can cause serious lung damage, so those with occupational exposure should be cautious of working while unwell.

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Mixed-use development brings new energy to Battersea Power Station

Almost 40 years after it was decommissioned, London's iconic Battersea Power Station has been restored by WilkinsonEyre. The firm has transformed the huge brick building into a mixed-use development that retains much of its original character.

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eMinder offers a digital alternative to paper to-do lists

Even in this day and age, many people still keep track of their daily tasks on paper do-to lists. The eMinder is designed to be a less wasteful alternative, and it's claimed to be less distracting than keeping such a list solely on your smartphone.

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4X4 Gladiator is ready to head for the hills – or the beach

There are quads, there are off-road scooters and skateboards … and then there's the 4X4 Gladiator. The go-anywhere electric vehicle is currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, and it will certainly turn a few heads.

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Albania’s new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain

Danish firm Cebra has revealed plans to create Albania's new tallest skyscraper. Named Mount Tirana, it will reach a height of 185 m and will feature a design that's inspired by surrounding mountains, and will be covered in greenery.

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Increasing evidence a common virus triggers type 1 diabetes

A new review is presenting strong evidence the development of type 1 diabetes is linked to a large group of common viruses. The findings build on an old hypothesis, with vaccines currently in development targeting the most likely viral strains.

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Beefy hard-wall rooftop tent hauls more to camp than a Thule cargo box

AntiShanty looks to make the "RTD," rooftop dwelling, the everyday term that "RTT," rooftop tent, has become. With aluminum walls instead of fabric and the ability to carry nearly 800 liters of gear to camp, the RTD is quite unlike other roof tents.

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Amazon enters the sleep-tracking market, with the Halo Rise

While there are already a number of sleep-tracking systems to choose between, many are made by small startups without much of a track record. Electronics giant Amazon has now thrown its hat in the ring, however, with the unveiling of the Halo Rise.

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