Octo Max packs nearly 20 features into one titanium carabiner multitool
The Octo Max crams almost 20 functions into a single carabiner multitool. One could soon be yours for a pledge of US$59, if its Kickstarter campaign works out ? and that seems likely to happen, as it has already far exceeded its funding goal.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Titanium, Kickstarter
A slim, lightweight wood-fire or charcoal grill for go-anywhere searing is easy enough to find, but if you prefer the precise temperature control and smoke delivery of a pellet grill, your options become limited ... not to forget bulky, heavy, and often tied to an electrical socket.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Grilling, Camping, Off-grid, Foldable, Portable, Smoking, Indiegogo, tailgating
Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house
A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: 3D Printing, Building, Construction, Building and Construction, Concrete, House, Home
Extraordinary bird-shaped airport spreads its wings in China
Never a studio content to play it safe and produce predictable designs, MAD Architects draws inspiration from the natural world for its upcoming Lishui Airport, which takes the form of a large white bird ready to take flight.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Airports, MAD Architects, China
ADHD medications deliver surprise bonus benefits
ADHD medications do more than alleviate the symptoms of the condition; they boost overall mental health by improving the symptoms of coexisting psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression, a new study has found.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: ADHD, Medication, Anxiety, Depression
Vertical garden corkscrews its way to the top of Hollywood tower
Described as a workplace of the future by designer Sir Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the Star, Hollywood office tower will be wrapped in a series of ascending garden areas, providing generous outdoor space for the workers within.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Foster and Partners, Building and Construction, sustainable design, Office, Skyscrapers
Dual-lift standing desk brings your computer screen to eye level
Sitting at an office desk all day, every day is generally considered to be bad for our health. Standing desks are here to get you on your feet while working, but the Dual Lift Standing Desk is designed to give your screen an extra lift as well.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Standing Desk, Ergonomic, Furniture
Video: 28-ft-long Sangja tiny house doesn't compromise on comfort
One of the reasons tiny houses are getting so big lately is that a lot of people want the flexibility of downsizing, but without needing to rough it in cramped and uncomfortable homes. Modern Tiny Living does a good job of balancing the need for portability and comfort with the Sangja, which has a length of just 28 ft (8.5 m) but is actually very livable and features a master bedroom with standing space, a well-proportioned living area, and even a bathtub.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Dogs can sniff trauma flashbacks on our breath
Two dogs in a small study were able to correctly identify what breath smelled like when it was linked to a memory of trauma. The finding might allow dogs to be even better friends when it comes to helping PTSD sufferers cope with their conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Dogs, PTSD, Stress, Dalhousie University, Odor, Smell
Two-in-one magnetic flashlight is ultimate torch for camper couples
The Dynamic Duo "flashlight" is actually two flashlights ? a wide-beam that illuminates a broad area, and a more focused narrow-beam. They can be used individually as needed, or magnetically joined together to form one dual-beam unit.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Flashlights, Magnetic, Kickstarter
Watermelon overdose cases reveal a deadly risk to compromised kidneys
There?s nothing quite as refreshing as a slurpy bite of watermelon on a hot day. With the US watermelon season fast approaching, many are looking forward to eating the naturally sweet fruit. And because watermelon is made up of 92% water, nothing in it can cause health problems, right? Not quite.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: kidney, Disease, Fruit, Diet
Toilet flush tests reveal just how nasty it is to leave the lid up
When it comes to toilet etiquette, do you put the lid down before you flush or leave it up? If you said leave it up, the results of a new study by researchers at the Asan Medical Center in South Korea might have you questioning your practices.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Toilet, Bacteria, Viruses and Bacteria, Infections, Disease, Hygiene, Home
Epic glass museum shatters tradition to send a message
Luca Curci Architects has proposed a unique symbol of environmental awareness and sustainability where "where the history of glass meets the contemporary experimentation." The Floating Glass Museum has been created in collaboration with Giulia Tassi Design along with architects and designers from around the world, with support from AI.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Architects, Concept Architecture, Environmental, sustainable design, Artificial Intelligence
How much dietary fiber do you need to reduce high blood pressure?
Dietary fiber is known to reduce blood pressure, but there?ve been no guides on how much you need to eat to reap the rewards ? until now. A new study has confirmed that dietary fiber lowered blood pressure independently of medication and quantified how much of it would lower high blood pressure.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Diet, Fiber, Blood Pressure, Monash University, Age-Related, Aging, Plants
Rifle-inspired titanium multi-tool packs a pen, flashlight and pry bar
Pens, flashlights and pry bars are all useful, and the BoltLite modular multi-tool packs all three into a waterproof titanium body. It can be carried as one solid unit or pulled into pieces as the situation dictates.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Titanium, Kickstarter, Flashlights, Modular, Magnetic
Slim, stashable multitool cranks up the torque for EDC tasks
The James Brand loves itself a slim, clean pocket tool, and its latest release very much follows the rule. The new Warrick is part bit cache, part torque-boosting multi-driver. Its slim, flat form makes it easy to slide into the smallest of pockets and comfortable to carry, bringing along the extra torque needed to take care of stubborn screws on the way to repairing or tweaking hardware on the move.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, The James Brand, Tools, Everyday Carry
Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings
The geography of the education world appears to be changing.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: QS World University Rankings, MIT, Harvard, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Princeton University
Honeycomb House showcases the future of urban living in Germany
In the city of Munich, Germany, a groundbreaking architectural endeavour is transforming communal living. Crafted by German architectural firm Peter Haimerl Architektur, the Clusterwohnen Wabenhaus ? affectionately known as the Honeycomb House ? emerges as a symbol of efficiency and community harmony.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Micro apartment, Urban Redevelopment, Community
The world's only streaming headset for swimming just got better
We?ve tested 50 different waterproof headset designs over the 22-year history of New Atlas, and a clear favorite emerged in 2021 when Zygo launched its initial headphones focussed on the audio needs of swimmers. This week a 2nd-generation Zygo was announced for May 2024 delivery, with enhanced audio, longer range, longer battery life, lap counting, and on-the-go charging.Continue ReadingCategory: Sports, LifestyleTags: Bone Conduction, Swimming, Zygo, Headphones, Waterproof
Has COVID set us up for a major heart disease epidemic? It’s happened before
Over the first half of the 20th century the world saw growing rates of heart disease mortality. From the 1920s to the 1960s more and more people were dying from heart attacks. It was described as an epidemic of heart disease. But in the mid-1960s heart disease mortality suddenly plateaued.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Influenza, Heart Disease, Heart attack, Epidemiology
Carol Baum does dramatic U-turn over THOSE Sydney Sweeney comments: Top Hollywood producer regrets 'attacking' star's acting abilities and branding her 'not pretty' after feeling the wrath of actress' diehard fans
Last week, Baum sparked outrage when she took aim at the 26-year-old actress while speaking to New York Times film critic Janet Maslin in front of a live audience.
Bikini-clad Molly Smith and boyfriend Tom Clare show off their toned physiques as they put on a loved-up display in Dubai
Molly Smith and Tom Clare displayed their incredibly toned bodies as they posed for loved-up Instagram snaps from their first couple's holiday to Dubai on Thursday.
Victoria Beckham reveals the secret to her happy marriage to husband David and doubles down on THAT working class background claim as she stuns for ELLE Spain
Victoria Beckham revealed the secret to her happy marriage to her husband David as she stunned for ELLE Spain on Thursday.
Eric Bana gets animated during AFL game between the St Kilda Saints and the Western Bulldogs
He's the Hollywood hunk famous for his roles in blockbusters such as The Hulk, Black Hawk Down, and Troy.
Ashanti and Nelly's relationship timeline: A look at the couple's on-off romance as singer announces pregnancy and engagement
Ashanti finally confirmed her pregnancy after months of rumours that she and Nelly were expecting their first child. Look back at the couple's relationship timeline by reading on.