Emporis has revealed the winner of this year's Skyscraper Award. The prestigious award offers an excellent opportunity to see the world's finest new skyscrapers and this year's winner is MVRDV's mountainous Valley, located in the city of Amsterdam. Source of Article
What if anti-aging drugs are most effective when taken for a short period of time when we are young? A new study speculates brief drug treatments in early adulthood could be the most effective way to extend our overall lifespan. Source of Article
Although advances are occurring in the field of powered prosthetics, the devices still require heavy batteries. Scientists at Rice University are trying to change that, by creating a pneumatic "extra limb" that's powered by the wearer's footsteps. Source of Article
The yin and yang symbol looms large in the imaginations of many architects. It has provided inspiration for everything from a house to a panda enclosure, and now influences the overall form of an eye-catching museum by Muda Architects. Source of Article
ZNera Space envisions encircling the world's tallest building with a massive circular structure named the Downtown Circle. The mixed-use building would create a new neighborhood in the sky for Dubai at an impressive height of 550 m. Source of Article
The Porter is one of the most ambitious container-based houses we've seen in a while. Bob's Containers has maximized living space by installing a garage-style door that opens it up to the outside, and added features like a rooftop deck with hot tub. Source of Article
If we're going to colonize Mars, we'll need somewhere for astronauts to live. Hugh Broughton Architects is using its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet to offer ideas on what shape future Mars habitats could take. Source of Article
Two years ago we told you about Envo's Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike to a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike. Source of Article
When taking a pill such as a pain reliever, it goes without saying that you want it to work as fast as possible. According to a new study, taking that pill while lying on your right side will help it to do so. Source of Article
It's important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride on the senior's walker. Source of Article
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