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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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“Hangover pill” goes on sale in UK – but here’s the problem with Myrkl

A new Swedish "pre-drinking pill" went on sale in the UK today. Widely referred to as the "hangover pill," the optimistically-named Myrkl is claimed to break down alcohol before it reaches the liver, preventing the formation of toxic acetaldehyde.

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Hiking boots use hydraulic pistons to stabilize ankles on rocky ground

Nothing stops a relaxing hike dead in its tracks quite like an ankle-crumpling misstep. The high-rising Terrein Ascent boot from German startup Terrein with its ankle-stabilizing piston is designed to make such incidents a problem of the past.

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Nicotine-salt e-cig pods may harm immune cells more than other vapes

New research has found users of nicotine-salt-containing pod and disposable e-cigarettes display unique markers of immune suppression not seen in users of other kinds of e-cigarettes. The study indicates the long-term health implications are unknown.

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FDA and WHO disagree on COVID-19 vaccine booster variant advice

Over the last few weeks the FDA and the WHO have disagreed over what direction COVID-19 vaccines should take later this year. Which Omicron subtype should boosters focus on, and how quickly can vaccine makers deliver new doses?

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Best of Britain: RIBA showcases UK’s finest new buildings

RIBA has revealed the 29 projects that feature in this year's National Awards. Consisting of the UK's finest new architecture, highlights include a house built into ruins and the country's first Passivhaus-rated high school.

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