Architecture
June 6, 2024

Architects Visualize What Cities of the Future Could Look Like

Barcelona-based architecture firm ON-A is offering an innovative look at what cities of the future might look like by combining architecture, engineering, and biotechnology. Its Biotech City is a self-contained structure that revolutionizes urban design. Under the circular dome, people will enjoy a sustainable living environment that “charts a path towards a greener, more resilient world.” The raised dome, based on a hexagonal and pentagonal grid, was inspired by the protection that nature provides.

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Science
June 6, 2024

Scientists Discover and Photograph New Deep-Sea Species Called ‘Barbie Pigs’

On March 20, 2024, the latest deep-sea expedition under the Seabed Mining and Resiliency Experimental Impact (SMARTEX) project wrapped up. The crew on the James Cook research vessel discovered several new species. One of the standouts among their discoveries is the “Barbie pig,” a hot pink sea pig. University of Southhampton PhD student Bethany Fleming came up with the name after the team had watched the Barbie movie together.

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Health
June 5, 2024

Nurses Reveal What They Look Like Before and After a 12-Hour Work Shift

Nurses are nothing short of heroes. By definition, they have one of the most stressful jobs out there. And according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses in the U.S. left the workplace due to the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic—meaning the ones who have chosen to stay often face longer hours under tougher conditions.

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