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A random tree in Torontoyes, a treehas become an unlikely online sensation, racking up dozens of glowing five-star reviews on Google.Known affectionately as Rodney the Tree, the landmark recently gained viral attention after a screengrab of its Google Maps listing was shared on the subreddit r/MadeMeSmile. The posts caption: Someone marked a random tree in Toronto as a tourist attraction and the reviews are genuinely taking me out, alongside a handful of screengrabs of the 180 online reviews.Someone marked a random tree in Toronto as a tourist attraction and the reviews are genuinely taking me out. byu/waitingforthesun92 inMadeMeSmileOne visitor claimed to have traveled all the way from the U.K. just to see Rodney, who stands proudly on a patch of grass near King Street and Strachan Avenue. Definitely worth it, they wrote. We did the night tour, which I would highly recommend.Another reviewer from nine months ago, who traveled all the way from South Carolina, described the tree as the real gem of Toronto, above the citys other famous landmarks, notably the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and Casa Loma museum. If you are planning a visit to Rodney The Tree, however, be careful not to accidentally view the wrong tree. As one reviewer warned, there is a similar (but far inferior) imposter nearby.The Reddit thread quickly turned into a celebration of other hilariously overhyped attractions, including the now-infamous Bude Tunnel in the U.K. Once ranked No. 4 on TripAdvisor in its area, the tunnel is simply a covered walkway connecting a Sainsburys car park to a nearby road. But according to the 1,500-plus reviews, its nothing short of life-changing.One user gushed: came here with a group of friends as it was known to be a popular destination. Drove from Preston and were not disappointed. Easy 100m long and protects you from the Cornwall sunshine. Considering going back.Of course, not everyone was charmed. One unimpressed visitor gave the tunnel a single star: Its just a walkway with nothing to see surely someone is having a joke.Not everyone can get in a joke, apparently.

To ban or not to ban cellphones in school, that is the perennial question facing parents and educators across the country.A new study published in The Lancet lends credence to the latter camp, finding no evidence that restricting student access to cellphones improved either well-being or grades in reading and math.The study examined 30 schools in the U.K., 20 of which restricted cellphones in some capacity, 10 which did not. In restrictive schools, phones were not allowed to be used during the school day for recreational purposes, and were required to be kept off inside bags, stored in lockers, kept in a pouch, handed into the school reception, or phones were not allowed onto the school premises altogether, the authors wrote. In permissive schools, phones were permitted to be used at any time or at certain times (e.g., breaks/lunch) and/or in certain zones (e.g., outside).Contrary to popular belief, the researchers found no significant difference in the mental well-being of those students allowed to use their phones compared to those who were not. Importantly, that doesnt mean cellphones dont pose problems. The researchers found that the more time students spent on cellphones and social media, the lower their mental well-being. However, banning cellphones and eradicating social media isnt the answer here.While plenty of research shows the damage phones and social media can do to our mental health and dwindling attention spans, love them or hate them, cellphones arent going anywhere. Educators and administrators are better off putting their energy into helping teenagers navigate a world with cellphones and social media. Learning how to focus despite the pull of a phone in their back pocket will serve students better than coming up with ways to circumvent restrictive phone policies.Reactionary hacks have been pushing the false narrative that social media and smartphones are leading to declining literacy and mental health problems. Its false, and its simply the latest iteration of a long running freak out about the technology and media that young people are using, writes journalist Taylor Lorenz in User Mag.While no one thinks students should be allowed to scroll on their phones all day in class, banning phones outright wont magically make all problems disappear. If youve ever tried to ban a child from doing literally anything, youll understand why.

For those who suffer from sleep apnea, C-PAP masks are a lifesaver. Unfortunately, these bulky devices tend to make you look like a TIE fighter pilot.Australian medical products company ResMed produces an alternative. Their N30i is lightweight, minimal, and looks as if an industrial designer was actually involved in its development. "AirTouch N30i is an exceptionally comfortable nasal mask with a frame fully wrapped in soft, luxurious-feeling fabric that's gentle on your face and hair. Its tube-up design means no tubing in front so you have the freedom to sleep in any position you want." The nasal cushion is made of silicone for comfort. The hose connection is quick-release, for when you need to get up in the middle of the night to hit the bathroom. Additionally, the mask is designed to be easy to disassemble and clean. Designed in Australia, the N30i won an Australian Good Design Award.

Located in a traditional orchard near Augsburg, Germany, House Anton II by Manfred Lux, in partnership with Antxon Cnovas, presents a new approach to ecological architecture with its dismantlable, glue-free timber design. This innovative structure is a prototype for adaptable, resource-efficient living, featuring a digitally fabricated wooden framework that eliminates the need for metal fasteners, enabling full disassembly and reuse. Built on an 80-centimeter structural grid, the house allows for variations in length and height, making it scalable from one to three stories through a serial construction method.Designer: Manfred Lux x Antxon CnovasIn Neusaess, the architect collaborates with Antxon Cnovas of Cnovas Arquitectura to showcase the innovative construction principles of House Anton II. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by outwardly angled supports that hold up visible coffered ceilings, a design choice that immediately reveals the houses structural ingenuity. These supports tilted at a precise 7-degree angle, extend the eaves and provide crucial shading for the ground-floor windows during the summer months. This thoughtful design choice protects the wooden base from splash water, enhancing the buildings durability.The steep roof of the upper floor angled at 70 degrees, contributes to creating a spatial envelope that improves climatic performance and interior comfort. The house features untreated ash wood sourced from the nearby Siebentisch Forest, reflecting Manfred Luxs commitment to sustainable design. No additional trees were felled for the construction, and even metal fragments from wartime found in the reclaimed timber were incorporated, celebrating the materials history as an integral part of the structure. This careful and respectful use of resources showcases the architects dedication to ecological responsibility and innovative design.Inside, the house functions like a large piece of furniture, with load-bearing elements that double as storage solutions. The 60-centimeter-deep ribs of the frame incorporate wardrobes and shelves, optimizing space within the compact 80-square-meter home. The entire structure relies on joinery techniques, featuring dovetail-jointed supports and wooden dowels that enable a precise, interlocking assembly without the use of adhesives. These dowels also have a dual purpose, serving as conduits for indirect ceiling lighting.The design adheres to principles of circular construction, utilizing a foundation partly constructed from repurposed concrete blocks initially used in silo construction. Despite its distinctive exterior, House Anton II is envisioned as part of a scalable housing series, offering variations in form and cladding options, such as shingles, thatch, or metal, along with adaptable layouts. This flexibility allows the concept to be tailored to different needs and environments, highlighting its potential as a model for sustainable and efficient living.The post This Adaptable & Dismantlable Glue-Free Timber Home Is Designed For Sustainable Living first appeared on Yanko Design.

Because of the constant need for us to add more features to our devices, it seems that our smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets are getting bigger screens. But there are also other tech devices and gadgets that have become smaller, therefore needing to have even smaller components to make them work. Texas Instruments, one of the worlds biggest manufacturers of seminconductors, has now unveiled what they say is the worlds smallest microcontroller (MCU) which will be useful for a lot of small medical wearables and personal electronics. Designer: Texas InstrumentsThe MSPM0C1104 is currently the smallest MCU, measuring just 1.38 mm, 38% smaller than most of its competitors in the market. Even better, it will cost companies just around $.20 per piece if they purchase in bulk (which is practically what theyll do) for the various devices that they will be manufacturing that need an MCU thats almost as small as a black pepper flake. It has all the essential features that youll need from it even with its small size, like an Arm 32-bit Cortex-M0+ CPU, capable of operating at frequencies up to 24MHz that can give you sufficient processing power. For data processing, it can offer up to 16KB of flash memory for program storage and 1KB of SRAM for data processing. It also has a 12-bit analog-to-digital (ADC) converter so it can interface with analog sensors. This MCU is designed for low-power consumption so you can use it for battery-powered devices and its low-power mode can even extend its battery life. Its size is perfect for medical wearable devices like health monitors, hearing aids, and medical probes. It can also be used for small personal electronics like earbuds, smart pens, stylus devices, and fitness trackers. It can also be used for environmental sensors and small monitoring devices since it has analog to digital capabilities. Basically, any device or application that needs a small and efficient microcontroller will find the MSPM0C1104 useful especially in terms of size and cost. They even have a LaunchPad development kit that companies or product developers can purchase if they want to try it out first before buying in bulk for their devices. This innovation from Texas Instruments underscores a crucial trend in modern electronics: miniaturization without compromise. The MSPM0C1104s ability to deliver robust processing power, essential analog capabilities, and low-power efficiency within such a remarkably small footprint opens up a new realm of possibilities for device design. Its not just about shrinking components; its about enabling entirely new categories of products that were previously constrained by size and power limitations. The post Worlds Tiniest Microcontroller Revolutionizes Small Devices first appeared on Yanko Design.

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