China’s amazing “horizontal skyscraper” opens to visitors

Construction work is still ongoing on China's massive Raffles City Chongqing project but its most notable feature, the "horizontal skyscraper," has now opened to visitors. The stunning skybridge boasts a park and a glass-bottomed observation point.

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Stefano Boeri’s sustainable neighborhood will be filled with greenery

Stefano Boeri Architetti is responsible for some of the most impressive greenery-covered buildings we've reported on, but with its Tirana Riverside project, it plans an entire greenery-filled neighborhood in Albania.

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VSSL First Aid Mini stores 40 survival items in a neat, compact tube

Canadian gearmaker VSSL has caught our eye of late with its sleek, flashlight-inspired tubes that pack impressive arrays of essential items inside, and now it’s back with its most compact version yet, the First Aid Mini.

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Crua plays doubles with its Koala V2 hammock tent

Two years ago, Crua Outdoors introduced a Koala hammock able to work as a lie-flat lounge, suspended shelter and zero-gravity chair. The new, improved Koala V2 is now headed to crowdfunding, bringing refinements like a two-person version.

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Crua plays doubles with its Koala V2 hammock tent

Two years ago, Crua Outdoors introduced a Koala hammock able to work as a lie-flat lounge, suspended shelter and zero-gravity chair. The new, improved Koala V2 is now headed to crowdfunding, bringing refinements like a two-person version.

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Heatherwick Studio’s residential tower overflows with greenery

Back in the 1960s, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew introduced his vision to turn Singapore into a "city in a garden." This has led to lots of greenery-covered architecture, including a new residential high-rise tower by Heatherwick Studio.

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Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles

A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, finding that even short stints on a bike can boost the activity of “death marker protein,” which clears out damaged muscle proteins to keep things in working order.

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Stanford study raises prospect of blood test to measure aerobic fitness

A study from Stanford University has delivered the most thorough investigation into a human body’s molecular response to exercise ever conducted. The research points to a future blood test that could objectively measure a person’s general fitness.

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Gerber’s Prybrid Utility knife sneaks 7 extra tools onboard

Designed for safety and simplicity, the trusty utility blade is popular tool for anyone with regular cutting tasks, but the latest from Gerber Gear features a few extra tricks up its sleeve, with a total of eight tools onboard.

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Thule roof-top tent makes for fast, light camping and gear shuttling

Following up on the Tepui HyBox roof tent/cargo box, Thule brings an even more convenient HyBox design to market. The new HyBox Wedge adds a few extra hinges, making for hassle-free late-night set-ups and instant early-morning breakdowns.

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