OMA’s extraordinary performing arts center is ready for showtime

Following 10 years of construction, OMA's ambitious Taipei Performing Arts Center has now finally been completed. The eye-catching building takes the form of a large cube, with three bulging theaters protruding out from it.

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Limited Pioneer Series Microlino launches ahead of full production

Following the announcement that its new production line in Turin, Italy, is now operational, Micro Mobility Systems AG has launched a limited "Pioneer" edition of its cute little Isetta for the modern electric age, the Microlino city microcar.

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Colossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests

If you've ever gone out on a booze cruise and thought "gee, I wish there was less fresh air," this one's for you! Dutch submarine company U-Boat Worx has announced an enormous new underwater venue for up to 120 guests plus a full crew and staff.

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Sony beefs up the noise-cancelling with flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones

Sony has refreshed its line of flagship noise-cancelling headphones, introducing a new model with some technological tweaks to enhance the audio experience in a few ways, while offering some of the clever functionality seen in their predecessors.

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Study links concussion to changes in gut bacteria

Scientists at the Houston Methodist Research Institute studying brain impacts have turned to the communities of bacteria in the gut, where they've found that changes following a concussion could be used to reveal the state of recovery.

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NASA acoustic testing puts real numbers on Joby’s eVTOL noise signature

eVTOL makers say these electric air taxis will be so much quieter than helicopters that they'll be able to put hundreds of them in the air without annoying city residents. Well, let's see – Joby Aviation and NASA have released acoustic test figures.

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World’s most powerful X-ray laser now fires a million bursts per second

The world’s most powerful X-ray laser is ready for operation after a massive overhaul. The upgraded LCLS-II uses temperatures colder than deep space to accelerate electrons to near light-speed and fire off a million X-ray bursts per second.

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Brain imaging helmet tracks psychedelic experiences in ketamine study

An ongoing study is testing a new kind of neuroimaging device designed to easily capture brain activity in real-time. These experiments will investigate the effects of ketamine on functional connectivity in the brain before, during and after an experience.

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Cells’ trash disposal system shapes as a “toggle” for cancer treatment

Research from MIT has shown how natural cellular cleaning systems are ramped up during cell division, with the newly discovered mechanism potentially offering scientists a "toggle" for treating different kinds of diseases.

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Specialized’s workhorse ebikes incentivize bike rides over car rides

One of the world's largest bicycle brands ups its ebike game with a dedicated brand encouraging commuters to ditch the car and get on an electric bike. Specialized's Globe brand will carry the torch of getting more butts into ebike saddles.

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