Pint-sized tiny house has space for family and friends, and some fun too

Baluchon recently completed a new model named the Tiny house Kalzennig. The 6-m-long towable dwelling features two bedrooms joined by a netted relaxation area, it makes space for guests with a sofa bed and boasts a movie projector setup too.

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“World’s first” recyclable backpack treks toward the circular future

Vaude has taken the next steps in "Leave No Trace" backpacking, simplifying a backpack down to a single material and 3D-printed components. Billed as the world's first recyclable backpack, the Novum 3D pack previews a more eco-friendly form of gear.

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Evolution UA-80 life vest provides under-arm floatation

When most people think of life vests, they likely picture yokes that are worn around the user's neck. Switlik Survival Products' new UA-80 Evolution Vest takes what is claimed to be a better approach, however, by going under the arms.

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Glass-walled Apple Store takes pride of place atop pyramidal water feature

Apple and Foster + Partners continue their longstanding collaboration with another Apple Store. The retail space features a bold design that takes the form of a glass-walled box that's situated on top of a large stepped pyramid-like water feature.

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Increased dementia risk in women linked to early menopause

New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022 has found women who experience very early menopause are significantly more likely to develop dementia in later life.

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COVID-related cases of diabetes may be temporary, study finds

Since the beginning of the pandemic, doctors have seen links between COVID-19 and diabetes, but is the novel coronavirus directly causing new cases of diabetes, or are we just catching more undiagnosed diabetes cases? A new study offers some answers.

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One type of vitamin D found to boost immune system, another may hinder it

A study investigating the impact of vitamin D on gene expression has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplements. The findings indicate vitamin D3 may be more effective at strengthening the immune system compared to D2.

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Squid camouflage-inspired sticker can tell when you’ve had too much sun

Scientists at Northeastern University have put an interesting new solution forward in the realm of UV monitoring – one that came about through a serendipitous discovery concerning the color-changing ways of camouflaging squid.

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Tadpole Tiny House pulls double duty as classic car trailer

Commissioned by a couple of classic car enthusiasts, Build Tiny came up with the idea for the Tadpole Tiny House which sleeps two people comfortably and is based on a removable trailer, allowing it double as a transport platform for a vintage car.

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