Not enough sleep may cancel the benefits of exercise on brain health

Physical activity at any age has a broad range of health benefits. However, if you’re not getting enough sleep in your 50s and 60s, exercise of any kind may not be doing as much heavy lifting to offset cognitive decline as you think it is.

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Cutting-edge Leatherman multitool sells out faster than it flips open

Leatherman celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a fully revamped, modernized version of its most iconic tool. Say hello to the new Batch 005 40th Anniversary Tool.

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Glass roof forms stunning vortex in art museum’s courtyard

Artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann have enclosed a courtyard at the AKG Art Museum with an intricate glass canopy. Inspired by the area's weather patterns, the project is defined by a stunning vortex-like funnel.

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Remarkable observation tower functions like an oversized sundial

Construction is nearing completion on a remarkable new building by OPEN Architecture. Named Sun Tower, it reaches a height of 50 m and will double as both an observation tower and a massive sundial-like structure that marks the changing seasons.

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This scientist believes he can turn you into a barbecue master

Barbecue is serious business, and some of the most serious about it hail from Texas. Chemist Jeremiah Gassensmith insists that while it's as much an art as a science, knowing more about the "circus of chemicals" can help anyone master a brisket.

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Exercise type & timing key to blood glucose control in type 2 diabetics

We all know about the health benefits of exercise. A study has found that for type 2 diabetics, certain types of exercise and when in the day they’re done may be more effective at controlling blood glucose levels.

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Dometic ups its swag with backcountry-ready, pico-size inflatable tent

The Pico FTC is Dometic's most compact tent and takes a few cues from the other side of the world. An inflatable Australian-style swag with an integrated air mattress, the Pico offers fast, seamless setup and all-in-one comfort.

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Wing-like origami solar panels bring hundreds of watts to home or camp

Levante upscales origami-inspired portable solar charging with systems that expand like wings to multiple times their packed size. With hundreds of watts of power, the units are an intriguing solution for RVing, sailing and off-grid homesteading.

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Lamborghini motors into house design with car-inspired luxury villas

Many supercar designers have developed a keen interest in architecture lately. Following similar projects by Aston Martin and Porsche, Lamborghini has decided to get serious about its architectural ambitions with a number of high-end villas in Spain.

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