Kayakomat kiosk dispenses internet-rented kayaks on location

Although kayaking is a popular activity, not everyone has the money, storage space or transport capabilities required for one of the boats. That's where the Kayakomat comes in, as it's an onsite, internet-bookable kayak-rental vending machine.

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Glowing green library draws inspiration from the Bronx’s leafy parks

Commissioned to create a new library in the Bronx, Snøhetta has drawn inspiration from the NYC borough's relative abundance of trees to design an eye-catching building that will sport a green exterior and significant sustainability features.

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Nitrite-cured meat again linked to increased cancer risk

Researchers are calling for the ban of nitrite-cured meat after a new study found a substantial link with cancer. The study saw mice fed nitrite-cured meat develop significantly more tumors than animals fed either nitrate-free meat or no meat at all.

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Top 10 sustainable architecture projects of 2022

With growing concerns about our changing climate, sustainable design is more important than ever. With this in mind, New Atlas takes a look back at the best, most interesting, and most innovative examples of sustainable architecture in 2022.

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Review: Mella fruiting chamber turns mushroom growing into home hobby

For indoor gardeners who want to try something a bit more exotic, cultivating mushrooms can be rewarding and FirstBuild's Mella smart mushroom fruiting chamber promises to take some of the guesswork out of the challenge.

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Gene therapy cures kids with rare “bubble-boy” disease in new trial

A rare genetic disease that renders children without a functioning immune system from birth has been effectively cured by an experimental gene therapy. A study has reported on the first 10 children treated with the therapy, all of whom are now healthy.

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Distillery floats above Cyprus landscape like a copper sculpture

The Lampadistis Wine Distillery is inspired by the history of winemaking and concrete Brutalism. Located in the heart of Cyprus, the new distillery is constructed from 3,450 L-shaped Ductal concrete modules, eliciting a shimmering copper effect.

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