The Seeing Eye Dog V2.0 is shaping up as a gamechanger

An important iteration of the robotic seeing eye dog has been shown off, the RoboGuide AI-powered quadruped. The future for robotic canine assistants looks not just commercially huge, but also massively empowering for the world's visually impaired people.

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Birdhouse-style tiny house has just enough room for the brood

The Buitenverblijf Nest takes the form of an oversized birdhouse and sleeps a family of four, at a squeeze. Designed by Namo Architecture and i29 Architects, the charming tiny house/cabin is located in a forest in the Netherlands.

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OpenAI Sora: Wake up humans, the world has changed again

AI-generated video was a complete joke less than a year ago; look what it can do now. OpenAI has announced its new Sora model, which turns descriptive text into video, and calling it a frighteningly massive leap forward feels like an understatement.

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Frog sprouts mushroom, stumps the science world

A healthy frog has been spotted with a mushroom growing out its side, the first time such a growth on live animal tissue has been seen. Not surprisingly, it stunned scientists (and had us wondering if this is how a real-life The Last of Us begins).

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Single-dose gene therapy may stop deadly brain disorders in their tracks

Researchers have created a single-dose genetic therapy that, in mice, cleared the protein blockages that cause motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia, two incurable neurodegenerative diseases that eventually lead to death.

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COPD improved by tweaks to microbiome via fecal transplant or diet

Improving the health of the gut microbiome by way of fecal transplant or dietary modification has been shown to noticeably improve COPD symptoms, opening the door to microbiome-targeted treatments for this currently incurable condition.

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Dementia risk doubled by common herpes virus, study finds

Infection with the virus that’s the main cause of cold sores may double a person’s risk of developing dementia. Adding to growing evidence of a link between the herpes virus and dementia, the findings in a new study may lead to new vaccines.

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Standard blood testing may provide warning of impending heart attack

It can be hard to motivate yourself to take preventative measures against heart attack, if you don't know if you're even at risk of having one. According to new research, however, a standard blood test can now provide that information.

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Husqvarna powers with Yamaha for Grand Pather touring ebikes

Commuter ebikes are a great way to get to work, but you may want something a bit more versatile and durable if you're heading over some rough. Husqvarna's 2024 Grand Pather model is described as its "most adaptable and innovative touring ebike" yet.

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Timber tiny house opens up its interior to the outside

Madeiguincho has impressed us with its line of tiny houses that showcase superb wooden detailing, and the firm's latest model maintains this timber craftsmanship while connecting with the outside via large operable skylights and double doors.

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