Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

The latest Bean trailer gets a little extra spice, arriving with a blacked-out design and extra off-grid capability. The nasty new teardrop brings increased ground clearance, an upsized off-grid lithium battery and room for two fridge/freezers.

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Moderna says vaccine efficacy strong after six months, but booster likely

New data from Moderna is showing its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine remains significantly effective after six months. However, the company does note a reduction in efficacy from the Delta variant indicates a likely need for third dose boosters later in 2021.

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Statin use linked with increased survival from aggressive breast cancer

A study is offering the most detailed investigation to date into the relationship between breast cancer survival and statins – common cholesterol-lowering drugs. The study saw a 58 percent greater survival rate in breast cancer patients taking statins.

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Europe’s largest arts park hosts tubular getaway’s precarious balancing act

Cantilevering dramatically out of a small hill, the Russian Quintessential is conceived as both a stunning piece of modern art and a weekend getaway. Its reflective facade and tubular form contains a compact but comfortable-looking dwelling inside.

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ToughBuilt’s utility knife flips into a scraper at the push of a button

The tried and true form factor of a utility knife is one many will be familiar with, but toolmaker ToughBuilt has just introduced one with a very handy trick up its sleeve, able to instantaneously turn into a scraper at the push of a button.

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New solar still uses a rotating cylinder to produce more potable water

In many arid regions, people use devices known as solar stills to extract drinkable water from seawater or tainted water. A new type of solar still is claimed to be much more effective than others, by incorporating a rotating cylinder.

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Museum designed to showcase carbon fiber will be built from it too

Carlo Ratti Associati once designed a tomato factory made out of tomato jars, so it should come as no surprise that its carbon fiber museum will be built using carbon fiber. It will showcase products and detail how the versatile material is made.

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Beautiful bamboo community center is built to last

VTN Architects' Casamia Community House is the latest example of the firm's skill with bamboo. It's designed to be durable and withstand severe weather, and features an intricate arched ceiling that reaches a maximum height of almost 9 m.

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FireCan offers a forest-friendly alternative to wood-burning campfires

Given how hot and dry much of North America has been this year, traditional campfires are currently banned in many regions. The FireCan offers an alternative, as it's a portable propane-powered fire pit that sits above the ground.

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Adidas’ new 3D-printed sunglasses weigh just 20 grams

Although you may not give much thought to the weight of your sports sunglasses, you likely would notice if they were exceptionally light. Adidas' new 3D-printed specs certainly fit the bill, as they reportedly tip the scales at a mere 20 grams.

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