Mexican architects reinvent the classic Hobbit home

Mexican architectural firm HW Studio has created a stunning family home that disappears into the ground. The Hill in Front of the Glen reinvents the classic Hobbit home, boasting a design that seamlessly vanishes into the natural landscape.

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Superb American design celebrated with AIA Architecture Awards

The American Institute of Architects has revealed the recipients of its annual Architecture Awards. It highlights 11 projects this year, including an energy efficient US Embassy, a flexible events space, and the renovation of Seattle's Space Needle.

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Another trial finds no evidence LSD microdosing does anything

Weeks after a trial found psilocybin microdosing no different to placebo, another study has reported LSD microdoses have no effect on mood or cognition. This builds on a body of data struggling to find evidence the practice of microdosing does anything.

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Scientists identify how caffeine reduces bad cholesterol

Coffee seems to have a range of health benefits, but exactly how it helps remains unknown. A new study has identified specific proteins that caffeine works on, which help the liver remove bad cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease.

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Higher risk of COVID-19 death in older women with low estrogen, study shows

A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The study cannot establish causality but does call for clinical trials on the subject.

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Higher risk of COVID-19 death in older women with low estrogen, study shows

A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The study cannot establish causality but does call for clinical trials on the subject.

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Probiotic bacteria may find use in antibiotic-free acne treatment

While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.

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Probiotic bacteria may find use in antibiotic-free acne treatment

While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.

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Museum of Modern Aluminum dazzles with intricate metallic facade

Commissioned to create a new aluminum museum in Thailand, local architecture firm HAS design and research produced an eye-catching facade that's made up of tens of thousands of individual aluminum pieces to form a porcupine-like outer shell.

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Garmin Mini 2 digital survival beacon throws lifeline farther off-grid

In 2018, Garmin launched the ultralight inReach Mini two-way emergency communicator. Now it updates the tiny, satellite-based survival tool into the all-new Mini 2, a palm-sized device with more power for saving your bacon in the backcountry.

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