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New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of her child’s brain at age five. The findings offer no conclusion as to whether these brain changes are positive or negative, but simply suggest the chemical exposure is likely making some kind of impact on neural development.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living,

Since the dawn of automotive, engineers have worked to make the chassis of a vehicle stiffer. Stiffness was the key to better handling, efficiency, and safety. Engineering blue pills for a car’s chassis were all the rage. Honda has now decided that more motion in the ocean is better.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Honda,

We've seen in-vehicle camping modules of all shapes and sizes over the years, but a new model from Renault might just take the cake as the sleekest, lowest profile camper cube out there. And it helps create one of the most versatile daily driver-cum-camper vans available. The module takes up minimal trunk space and ensures that all seven seats remain in place, whether camping for a week or completing the daily back-and-forth. Renault calls the resulting Trafic Escapade a "cocoon on wheels," and we'd say it's an impressive light camper van that might just outplay the Volkswagen California Beach on its home court.

Imagine listening to a recording of an orchestral performance, but because of a bad studio technician, the only instrument you can hear is the triangle. How would you know if you were listening to the opening score to Star Wars, or to a really, really stuffy version of "Shake It Off"?Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags:

When it comes to venturing into the wilderness, you can never be too prepared … right? The folks at Tavaker certainly seem to think so, which is why they've packed a saw, knife, screwdriver, firestarter and 10 other functions into their self-named multitool.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: EDC,

Influential Dutch firm MVRDV is known for producing extraordinary designs, including a geological skyscraper and a mixing-bowl-like art depot. Its latest project follows in this vein and will take the form of a striking spherical building that hosts a sports arena, hotel, and residences inside.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags:

It doesn't seem too long ago that E Ink reading devices were all the rage, but new developments don't seem to create the same buzz as before. Viwoods is hoping to change that with the pocket-friendly AiPaper Reader.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: E-Ink, E-Paper, E-reader, 4G,

An ambitious plan to sequence genomes for 1.85 million eukaryotic species on our planet is underway. It's a massive undertaking that will dramatically enhance our understanding of biology, and inform conservation and biodiversity restoration efforts.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTag

The Eire tiny house is the latest model by Australia's Häuslein Tiny House Co. Featuring a length of 8 m (26 ft) and a simple interior that's arranged on one level, it has a contemporary design with extensive glazing that spans almost the entire living room wall.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction,

Full-time four-wheel drive is one of those annoying things that’s great to have until you really need it. At that point it stops working, unless you undo one of the things that lets it work well the rest of the time.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: 4WD,