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Alternating between a calorie-restricted plan and one high in fat and sugar, resulting in weight gain, is not just down to psychology and behavior. This kind of weight-loss-gain cycle – yo-yo dieting – has a surprising biological driver: The gut.

Massachusetts-based energy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has struck a deal to deliver 200 MW of electricity to Google from its upcoming ARC power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

AirTags would be worth the price if they fit in your wallet and didn’t need batteries or a keychain. Oh, would you look at this? It’s an AirTag dupe that fits that exact description, now on sale during our version of Prime Day.

The findings of a new study suggest that the age-old belief that eating cheese before bed can give you nightmares might actually be true. But it’s not just cheese; other foods, and when you eat them, can make a difference to sleep and dream quality.

The Chevrolet Blazer has been through more reboots than Peter Parker. This time around, though, it may have stuck the three-point landing. Which is good news for GM’s future.

Launching on July 1 in Australia, the all-new Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2 portable power stations bring next-gen design, smarter features, and rugged versatility to everyday life and are suitable for everything from 4x4 off-road adventures to beach camping.

Following up on its portable hammock stand, Anymaka is introducing the new Portable Swing Chair, an equally fast-pitching piece of kit that slims the hammock down to solo chair size. Bring it on all your outdoor adventures or use it at home.

Baluchon's latest tiny house, the Eden, packs a home office and full-time residence into a compact footprint. The towable dwelling maximizes its limited space with clever design, though still had to make some compromises.

For years, we’ve admired plants for their ability to cleanse the air but our green ally might be contributing to air pollution in an unexpected way. While they may be just trying to fend off pests, this mechanism is also harming the environment.

Researchers have found that newborns have high levels of the tau protein, which is elevated in older people with Alzheimer’s disease, but that it causes them no harm. The discovery opens the door to developing new ways of treating the condition.