Low- & non-alcoholic beer may be a breeding ground for food-borne bugs

A new study has found that compared to regular-strength beer, low- and non-alcoholic beers may be a breeding ground for food-borne pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella, which can be introduced during manufacturing, storage, or pouring.

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Student-designed system could allow the blind to play table tennis

Table tennis is one of those sports that most people would likely assume is simply unplayable by the blind. An Australian student, however, is now using cameras and speakers to get unsighted individuals in on the ping pong action.

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Magnetic multitool screwdriver stores bits in its belly

A startup operating out of Canada has launched a Kickstarter to fund the production of a pocket-friendly screwdriver that stores bits within its frame, and also serves as a bottle opener, box cutter, hex wrench and ruler.

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Omer Arbel’s architectural masterpiece weaves nature with concrete

Omer Arbel has unveiled a stunning family residence dubbed 75.9 that's nestled in a sprawling hayfield in the Canadian Pacific Northwest, and showcases novel monumental trumpet-shaped columns throughout its interior volumes.

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Cascading concrete tower sure to turn heads in Tirana

Chybik + Kristof has revealed plans for a remarkable high-rise building slated for Tirana, Albania. The mixed-use tower will be defined by an eye-catching red concrete form that will incorporate significant greenery.

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Titanium to super steel: The most interesting multitools of 2023

Multitools have always been a popular topic, and that didn't change in 2023. It was a pivotal year for multitool design, seeing the birth of what Leatherman calls its best ever. See what other multitools captured the imagination in 2023.

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Inflatable Basecamper turns Tesla Cybertruck into boundless micro-RV

The Tesla Cybertruck is finally official, and now there's the very first camper to go with it. The self-contained Tesla x Heimplanet Basecamper stays out of the way when driving and inflates into a cozy, convenient camping space on arrival.

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Plant-fiber menstrual pads may help end “period poverty”

Women and girls in industrial countries may have ready access to inexpensive menstrual pads, but such is not always the case in developing nations. That may soon change, however, thanks to the sisal plant.

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Too much ‘good’ cholesterol could be bad for dementia, says study

It's generally considered a good thing to have elevated levels of HDL cholesterol, also commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol. But new research indicates that when those HDL levels climb too high, dementia could be an unwanted side effect.

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Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi’s Neom giga-project

It has been a crazy year for Saudi Arabian architecture, but the country isn't done surprising us yet. Plans have now been revealed for an unusual hexagonal hotel that will be nestled into the rugged desert landscape.

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