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‘Smart drugs’ are not so smart when used by people without ADHD

A new study may have bad news for people who take so-called ‘smart drugs’, usually prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), thinking they will increase workplace or academic productivity.

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Hugely ambitious self-sufficient floating city to host 40,000 people

Japan's N-Ark has revealed plans for an incredibly ambitious floating city that would host tourism, medical facilities, and even space rockets. Named Dogen City, the self-sufficient project would provide power, food and water for up to 40,000 people.

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Adaptable airliner seat accepts passengers’ wheelchairs as needed

For wheelchair users, air travel can be a cumbersome and frustrating experience. That's where a new type of airliner seat is designed to come in, as it allows passengers to stay in their own wheelchair throughout the flight.

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Bruder EXP-7 is a Goldilocks camper for Aussie off-road dominance

Bruder makes some of the most rugged-but-luxurious camper trailers in the world. It's now added the EXP-7 between the flagship EXP-8 and original EXP-6, combining the best features of both. It may be Bruder's most attractive off-road trailer yet.

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20-ft-long Chicorée tiny house packs in plenty of flexibility

This latest tiny house by Baluchon is just as small as we've come to expect from the French firm, but nonetheless squeezes in a surprisingly flexible interior, including sleeping space for up to five and two work areas.

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Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds

Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed is an important factor, a dog’s personality is determined by a complex interaction between genetics and environment.

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How what you eat affects the depth of your slumber

Good sleep and good nutrition are the cornerstones of good health. We know how diet can affect general health, but what effect does what we eat have on how well we sleep? A new study has looked at how diet can directly affect sleep quality.

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Tree-covered tower’s lush exterior equivalent to 2.5 acres of forest

Stefano Boeri Architetti's Wonderwoods Vertical Forest is nearing completion in the Netherlands. The tower will be covered in thousands of plants and hundreds of trees, which the firm says is equal to around 2.5 acres of forest.

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Indoor plants are surprisingly good at devouring carcinogenic toxins

Researchers have demonstrated how effective plants are at ridding the air in your home, school, or workplace of toxic, potentially cancer-causing pollutants, providing a sustainable, low-cost way of ensuring that the air you breathe is cleaner.

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