Assistive MRBA robot is designed to detect and prevent falls

As their sense of balance deteriorates, seniors are at an increased risk of potentially debilitating falls. A new wearable assistive robot could help, by detecting and preventing such falls before they actually occur.

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“Floating” public art space takes shape in China

Back in 2021, MAD Architects revealed its ambitious vision for the Aranya Cloud Center. Work on the project is now well underway and the firm has shared some details on its progress, including its complex structural system and eye-catching exterior.

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Solo Stove’s cute and colorful Mesa pits put smokeless fire on the table

Solo Stove has added another elegant fire pit to its catalog, this time scaling down its signature smoke-free design into a tabletop-friendly solution it calls the Mesa, which is designed to bring warmth to confined spaces.

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LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music

Besides keeping your food cold, there’s not much more we need from a fridge, but manufacturers keep cramming new features in there. The latest example from LG is the MoodUP, a fridge that sports speakers and LED doors that can change color on demand.

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Smartphone app transmits underwater messages between scuba divers

When it comes to communicating with one another while underwater, scuba divers typically use either hand signals or writing boards … both of which have limitations. Soon, however, they could be utilizing an app on their existing smartphone.

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MVRDV’s rugged Valley hailed as 2022’s best skyscraper

Emporis has revealed the winner of this year's Skyscraper Award. The prestigious award offers an excellent opportunity to see the world's finest new skyscrapers and this year's winner is MVRDV's mountainous Valley, located in the city of Amsterdam.

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The key to anti-aging drugs could be taking them briefly while young

What if anti-aging drugs are most effective when taken for a short period of time when we are young? A new study speculates brief drug treatments in early adulthood could be the most effective way to extend our overall lifespan.

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Experimental system uses footsteps to power pneumatic prostheses

Although advances are occurring in the field of powered prosthetics, the devices still require heavy batteries. Scientists at Rice University are trying to change that, by creating a pneumatic "extra limb" that's powered by the wearer's footsteps.

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Yin and yang symbol informs eye-catching Chinese museum

The yin and yang symbol looms large in the imaginations of many architects. It has provided inspiration for everything from a house to a panda enclosure, and now influences the overall form of an eye-catching museum by Muda Architects.

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Huge circular building runs rings around world’s tallest skyscraper

ZNera Space envisions encircling the world's tallest building with a massive circular structure named the Downtown Circle. The mixed-use building would create a new neighborhood in the sky for Dubai at an impressive height of 550 m.

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