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One diet soda a day increases type 2 diabetes risk by 38%
July 29, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
In a landmark 14-year study, researchers found that artificially sweetened drinks raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, higher than those with sugar. It challenges the perception that diet drinks are healthier options.
New 3D-printed titanium alloy is stronger and cheaper than ever before
July 29, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Researchers in Australia have developed a titanium alloy that's 30% cheaper to produce than standard titanium, and is stronger and more ductile than other titanium alloys.
Fans can do more harm than good in a heat wave
July 29, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
A fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. Using an electric fan in humid heat has a small benefit, but in hot and dry conditions, it can do more harm than good.
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July 29, 2025TL;DR: This 2-in-1 Lenovo Touchscreen Chromebook is now on sale for only $79.99 (reg. $284.99).
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July 29, 2025 | C.C. WeissAfter two years of redesigning the original California camper van, Volkswagen turns focus to its largest camper van, the Grand California. The refreshed camper van gains a yacht-inspired interior, enhanced overnighting, and new indoor/outdoor design.
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July 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis tiny house has been designed as a rural getaway for two. Featuring a compact interior best suited to short stays, it has an open layout and a porch with an outdoor bathtub for soaking up the great outdoors.
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July 29, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarMillenia ago communities went to great lengths to hunt wild boars, and not just for survival. Archaeologists recently uncovered 19 wild boar skulls. The skulls bore butchery marks, hinting at a feast; however, the real mystery was their origin.
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July 29, 2025 | Paul McClureEven without infection, the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains. A new study found that accompanying stressors like isolation and uncertainty accelerated brain aging, especially in men, older adults, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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July 29, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis compact multitool tackles a range of measurement, drawing, cutting, and positioning tasks. If you're an architect, engineer, contractor, woodworker, or DIY enthusiast – or if you have one of those in your life – the Omni-R is worth a look.
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July 29, 2025 | Paul RiddenThough ebikes can be a great way to get around town without getting out of puff, they're not suitable for every rider. Some folks benefit from an extra wheel, lower assist speeds and extra comfort. Velotric's Triker ticks all those boxes and more.
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July 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsDefined by its eye-catching use of interlocking volumes, The Nest, by Daria Sheina Studio, is a prefabricated cabin nestled in the remote North American wilderness. The home runs off-the-grid and provides a quiet escape for its owners.
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July 28, 2025Say goodbye to subscription fees. Right now, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for only $49.97 (reg. $219.99)—a one-and-done deal with no strings attached.
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July 28, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonHumpback whales may look like gentle giants, but each year they undertake nature's most extreme crash diet, shedding 36% of their mass in less than two months. New insights into their epic annual swim has identified just how huge their fat loss is.
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