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You get the sense that revitalizing inner-city retail areas is something that MVRDV is genuinely passionate about, with notable examples including Taiwan’s Tainan Spring and London’s Marble Arch. The firm now plans to tempt visitors back to an aging sh… Continue reading MVRDV centers retail zone renovation around eye-catching glass mountain
While offshore wind farms continue to play a growing part in the renewable energy mix, particularly in the US which recently approved its first major facility off the coast of Massachusetts, there remains a lot of untapped potential in the winds blowin… Continue reading GE designs massive floating turbine to take wind energy into deep water
Are there certain sounds that really drive you crazy? Beyond mere frustration or annoyance, sounds that trigger uncontrollable feelings of anger and disgust? If so then you quite possibly suffer from a disorder known as misophonia.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Hate chewing sounds? Brain mirroring might explain why
As the mostly widely used material on Earth, concrete has a massive carbon footprint that scientists are working to chip away at in all sorts of ways. Recent research projects have demonstrated how the wonder material graphene could play a role in this… Continue reading World’s first graphene-enhanced concrete slab poured in England
A new study tracking testosterone levels in hospitalized COVID-19 patients has found a link between low levels of the hormone in men and severe disease outcomes. The research offers important clues as to why men seem to be at greater risk of death from… Continue reading Severe COVID-19 in men linked to low testosterone levels
Although depression is a common disorder, its frequent companion, anxiety, can be at least as serious. There may be new hope for anxiety disorder sufferers, however, in the form of an existing natural supplement.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & W… Continue reading Plant-based supplement shown to reduce anxiety in mice
Although there are implants that gradually release medication at specific sites within the body, it can be difficult to control their rate of release. An experimental new device, however, dispenses drugs when externally activated by a shockwave.Continu… Continue reading Implant precisely dispenses drugs when triggered by a shockwave
Checking your bike’s tire pressure can be a fiddly process, which is why there are now valve stem attachments that let you check it with your smartphone. The just-announced PSIcle sensor makes things even easier, as it doesn’t require a battery.Continu… Continue reading Battery-free PSIcle sensor transmits tire pressure data to smartphones
Though 3D-printed architecture is still in its relative infancy, Icon has already produced both affordable homes in Mexico and luxury residences in the US. The firm has now teamed up with prestigious studio Lake|Flato Architects to create another new 3… Continue reading Icon’s House Zero showcases next-generation 3D-printed architecture
There is a lot gastroenterologists can tell about a patient’s gut health by analyzing their stool and looking out for irregularities that could be signs of conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome. A new technology develop… Continue reading Smart Toilet uses AI to spot signs of gastrointestinal trouble