Cranberry-boosted lipstick inactivates viruses and bacteria on contact

While most of us wouldn't dream of not washing our spoons or forks after each use, we have no problem repeatedly using – or sharing – a never-washed tube of lipstick. That's why scientists have developed a cranberry-fortified antimicrobial lipstick.

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Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design

The Fàng Sōng, by Crossboundaries, is inspired by tiny house design and features a space-saving interior layout. The houseboat gets power from solar panels, allowing it to cruise for up to 50 km per day in ideal conditions.

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SomaSleep mask brings REM analysis out of the lab and into your bed

The REM stage of sleep plays an important role in learning, memory and brain development. Currently, lab-based tests are required to gauge how much REM sleep a person is getting. The SomaSleep mask, however, is claimed to let users do so at home.

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Nextool modernizes the multitool with 10-bit electric driver

The Gemini from Nextool looks like a basic folding multitool at first blush. What sets it apart is its integrated electric screwdriver, which works with a series of 10 included driver bits to make fast work out of tightening and loosening screws.

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Video: Bruder deep-dives its biggest, baddest off-road camper trailer

When we looked at the Bruder EXP-8 in 2021, Bruder had yet to create a video of the camper. It took a while, but Bruder has now published an EXP-8 video, showing the trailer explore remote parts of the world while detailing its impressive features.

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Light-filled Yggdrasil tiny house is compact but not cramped

Measuring a length of just 6 m, the Yggdrasil tiny house, by France's Baluchon, is compact but not cramped thanks to a simple interior layout with flexible and storage-filled furniture, and the use of generous glazing to maximize daylight inside.

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Odd, clever and crazy-light micro-camper trailers of 2022

This year saw the introduction of some of the most compact, lightweight camping trailers we've seen in decades of covering new RV launches. Some were rugged off-roaders, and others were simpler road tourers. These are our favorites.

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Two studies deliver strong evidence linking depression and gut bacteria

Two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence to date for a relationship between depression and gut bacteria. The studies do not claim causality but do suggest a strong correlation that could inform novel diagnostic biomarkers for depression.

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Radical 1.5-lb Dyneema tent carries lighter than the clouds below it

Last year, Samaya impressed mountaineers and backpackers the world over with the ultralight Assaut 2 tent. Not two years later, it's back with the new Radical 1, an even lighter, smaller four-season tent that barely breaks half a kilogram.

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Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

The winner of the prestigious RIBA House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was hailed for its lighthearted design and practical approach to future-proofing for old age.

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