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The world's worst solar storm struck 14,000 years ago

A study published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters has uncovered evidence of an extreme ancient solar storm that struck Earth over 14,000 years ago, during the waning days of the last Ice Age. This event is now confirmed as the most powerful solar particle storm on record, exceeding the infamous 775 CE storm that was long considered the strongest.

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Alzheimer's hope: Sleep aid blocks up to 40% more harmful tau deposits

A readily available sleep aid has been shown to have a surprising side effect on brain health, seemingly protecting the organ from the buildup of the tau protein – a key biomarker in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's.

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Category: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind

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Beyond the walls: Vertical garden home breathes, works and grows

Vietnamese architectural firm 85 Design has completed a unique slim dwelling that's part home, part office, and an entirely a new vision for sustainable living. Dubbed Ga.o House, the project rethinks how small buildings can meet today’s climate challenges without sacrificing on comfort, flexibility, or beauty.

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3-second car awning ousts mosquitoes with fast-squeeze bug room

Three years ago, Texas outdoor gear brand Kammok smashed its Kickstarter goal for a convenient vehicle-mounted awning designed to set up in seconds, nearly as easily as a bedroom window shade. Now, it's expanding the design with a fast-pitching bug room that installs like a bedsheet. The four-walled hideaway sets up quickly to help campers escape the bloodthirsty swarm of mosquitoes, biting midges and other gnawing pests that can be an inevitable part of an outdoor stay.

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