Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

This mirrored tiny house has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it's time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside or activate a motorized sliding bed to move outside and drift off under the stars.

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Late-night light raises your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 67%

In a massive study of 85,000 people, tracking 13 million hours, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities.

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Butterfly takes epic 2,600-mile transatlantic flight, stuns scientists

In a first, scientists have found that painted lady butterflies use favorable winds and a strategy of active flying and autopilot to cross the world nonstop. The flight, spanning five-to-eight days, takes up to half the adventurous animals' adult life.

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CBD use during pregnancy produces strange behavior in offspring

While CBD or cannabidiol is now widely available, widely used and generally considered safe, new research has found its use during pregnancy may produce some strange behavior in offspring and changes to the way their brains process sensory information.

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In-car cameras could soon spot intoxication on drivers’ faces

It's better to spot drunk drivers as soon as they get in their car, not once they've already been dangerously driving for some time. A new facial tracking system was created with that fact in mind, and it utilizes a regular in-vehicle video camera.

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Inflatable hammock uses an insulated air gap to keep users warm

There are already inflatable-frame tents, so why not inflatable hammocks? That's exactly what the Atmos is, and it's claimed to keep users warm at night without adding to the bulk and weight they have to carry.

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GR-1 humanoid takes a multi-camera approach to the world around it

Instead of equipping its sharp-looking GR-1 general purpose humanoid with a full next-gen sensor suite including such things as radar and LiDAR, Fourier Intelligence's engineers have gone vision-only.

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Thin and lightweight e-note embraces productivity on the Go

Onyx International has launched a new series of lightweight E Ink devices as part of its Boox line, starting with an ultra-thin monochrome 10.3-inch ePaper notepad that saves paper (and your eyes) plus a color e-reader.

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Anti-aging molecule successfully restores multiple markers of youth

In pre-clinical trials, a small molecule effectively regrew neurons, reduced inflammation, and improved memory, speed, coordination, grip strength, and more. The finding could have a profound impact on aging and the diseases that accompany it.

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