Surprising study finds screen use before bed can actually help you sleep

A pair of recent studies have upended the common belief that watching screens before going to sleep disturbs the quality or duration of your slumber. The research indicates some people may actually get more rest by watching something before going to sleep.

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World’s biggest walk-through kaleidoscope delivers psychedelic visuals

London company Stufish laid out a spectacularly trippy experience for visitors to this year's One Giant Leap technology conference in Saudi Arabia, in which visitors could walk through a colossal kaleidoscope tunnel, surrounded by wild LED visuals.

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Smartwatch-based system warns its wearer if they’re getting too hot

Heat stroke is one of those things that can really sneak up on a person, potentially resulting in death if not quickly rectified. A new smartwatch-based system is designed to help, by warning its wearer before it's too late.

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Dropracks brings car-top carrying down to earth

It can be a hassle, lifting your bike, kayak or whatnot onto the top of your car, then reaching up there to secure it to the roof rack. The Dropracks system offers an easier alternative, as it temporarily brings the rack down to your level.

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Old grain silo transformed into one-of-a-kind micro-house

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Stella van Beers has transformed an old grain silo into a charming micro-house. Named Silo Living, its snug interior is split over two floors and squeezes in a small living area and a bedroom.

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Regular exercise found to help fight off dry and itchy eyes

A new study has uncovered some useful new insights around how physical activity can improve ocular health, suggesting that regular exercise can promote hydration and stability of tear film, helping ward off dry and itchy eyes.

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Self-driving electric Airstream trailer smartens up off-grid living

When Airstream introduced its eStream self-propelled trailer concept last month, it left out some critical details. Now it's filled in the blanks, explaining more on how the 80-kWh battery runs the e-drive and creates an off-grid glamping getaway.

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Prototype COVID breathalyzer promises new way to test for coronavirus

Researchers have developed a breathalyzer claimed to be as effective as PCR testing in identifying COVID-19. The system is over 95 percent accurate at detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections, delivering results in less than five minutes.

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Newly discovered HIV variant exposes myth of “mild” viral evolution

Researchers have discovered a novel highly virulent strain of HIV in the Netherlands. The evolution of the variant, which originally emerged over two decades ago, demonstrates how viruses don’t necessarily evolve to become less severe.

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What is the Omicron BA.2 variant and is it more dangerous?

You may have heard there is a new variant in town. Labeled everything from "son of Omicron" to "stealth Omicron," its real scientific label at the moment is simply BA.2. So what is BA.2 and should you be worried about this newly emerging variant?

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