• An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic microbeads
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    The tiny beads added to some cleansers and cosmetics are one source of the long-lasting microplastics that threaten the environment. But MIT researchers have found a way to address the problem at its source: replacing them with polymers that break down into harmless sugars and amino acids. Particles of this polymer could also be used to encapsulate nutrients such as vitamin A to fortify foods, which could help some of the 2 billion people around the world who suffer from nutrient deficiencies. To develop the material, graduate student Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang and her colleagues turned to poly-beta-amino esters, a class of polymers previously developed in the lab of Institute Professor Robert Langer, ScD 74, which have shown promise for medical applications. By changing the composition of these materials building blocks, researchers can optimize properties such as hydrophobicity (ability to repel water), mechanical strength, and pH sensitivity. One property the team targeted, with an eye to using the polymer to add nutrients to food, was the ability to dissolve when exposed to acidic environments such as the stomach. The researchers showed that they could use particles of the polymer to encapsulate vitamins A, D, E, and C, as well as zinc and iron. Many of these nutrients are susceptible to heat and light degradation, but the team found that the particles could protect them from boiling water for two hours. They also showed that even after being stored for six months at high temperature and high humidity, more than half of the encapsulated vitamins were undamaged. To demonstrate the particles potential for fortifying food, the researchers incorporated them into bouillon cubesa common ingredient in Africa, where nutrient deficiencies are common, says Ana Jaklenec, a principal investigator at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research and a senior author, with Langer, of a paper on the work. In this study, the researchers also tested the particles safety by exposing them to cultured human intestinal cells. At the amounts that would be used in food, the particles were not found to damage the cells. To explore the particles potential for use in cleansers, the researchers mixed them with soap foam. This mixture, they found, removed permanent marker and waterproof eyeliner much more effectively than soap alone. Soap mixed with the new microparticles was also more effective than a cleanser that includes polyethylene microbeads, and the particles did a better job of absorbing potentially toxic elements such as heavy metals. The researchers plan to run a small human trial later this year and are gathering data that could be used to apply for GRAS (generally recognized as safe) classification from the US Food and Drug Administration. They are also planning a clinical trial of foods fortified with the particles. Their work on the polymer, they hope, could help significantly reduce the amount of microplastic released into the environment from health and beauty products. One way to mitigate the microplastics problem is to figure out how to clean up existing pollution, Jaklenec says. But its equally important to look ahead and focus on creating materials that wont generate microplastics in the first place.
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  • The most shocking Pentagon firing wasn't the top general, legal experts say. It was the lawyers.
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    Last week's Pentagon leadership purge included firing top JAG officers, raising alarm.JAGs are crucial legal advisors, ensuring military actions comply with the law."I do see this as one of the bigger threats to the rule of law," an expert in military law told BI.When President Donald Trump's Pentagon chief sacked top military officers last week, the most startling firings were the lawyers, legal experts told Business Insider.The abrupt firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., drew condemnation and spurred headlines. But it was theannouncement that had those aware of the potential deep impacts on military legal affairs more concerned."These firings with the JAGs are more concerning than the firings of the four stars that accompany them," Franklin D. Rosenblatt, a retired US Army JAG officer and president of the National Institute of Military Justice, told Business Insider in a phone interview on Monday."I don't want to engage in hyperbole, but I do see this as one of the bigger threats to the rule of law that the Pentagon has faced in a long time."In the same memo in which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that he was removing Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, and Air Force Vice Chief General James Slife, he also announced a solicitation for "nominations for the Judge Advocates General for the Army, Navy and Air Force," effectively removing these three senior JAG officers.The move deepened a sense of upheaval as the administration shifts departmental funding priorities and invites DOGE cost-cutters fresh from gutting USAID.Speaking to reporters on Monday about the recent developments, Hegseth called the JAGs potential "roadblocks" to the president's orders."We are looking for the best" to replace the fired officers, he said, suggesting that those careerWhen reached for comment, the Office of the Secretary of Defense directed BI to the transcript of the engagement between Hegseth and reporters in which he characterized the dismissed officers as potential hindrances.The commander's 'right hand'Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger, was one of the first to raise concerns about the firing of the JAG officers, writing on X last Friday that purging JAG officers worries him the most.Judge advocates general, or JAGs, are military lawyers and part of the niche and often complex realm of military justice and oversight. Legal experts say that the decision to kneecap these apolitical roles and replace them with a fresh lot could cause harmful ripple effects.JAG officers serve as legal advisors to commanders at all levels, from battalion leadership directing gunfights and interrogations during the Global War on Terror to the quiet corridors of the Pentagon, where top JAGs can advise commanders spread out across the globe. They don't set rules for commanders to follow, Rosenblatt said, but instead advise leaders on the legality of their desired employment of US forces.Mark Nevitt, a former Navy JAG, said in a Just Security post that "summary removals" of these lawyers are "unprecedented in modern times." He said the "firing without apparent cause of the service JAGs is particularly disturbing."These officers practice a wide range of law, supporting not just the military force employment decisions but also endeavors associated with contract and fiscal law through litigation of disputes and advising contracting boards.JAGs are the military equivalent to general counsels at large companies that advise CEOs on the legality of policies and practices, often recommending courses of action to avoid unnecessary liabilities. An aerial view of the Pentagon. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images "JAGs are instrumental in that"We have the Constitution, and flowing from that, a plethora of federal laws and federal regulations that apply to the military," she said.JAGs are guardrails for commanders, VanLandingham said. This role is particularly important should a military leader, or even the commander-in-chief, consider wading into the gray areas of military law, like Trump's previous musings about deploying active-duty troops to American cities.Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who wrote in a New York Times op-ed this week that Trump is a rogue president, said that he was deeply troubled by the JAG departures."One has to ask why JAG leadership was singled out for replacement," Kendall wrote, highlighting the authority JAGs have to advise commanders on whether an order from a president or the secretary of defense is lawful.'A chilling message'Prior to Hegseth's Friday memo on the big shake-ups at DoD, Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Plummer, Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Berger, and Navy Rear Adm. Lia Reynolds were the top uniformed military lawyers for each of their armed services.Rosenblatt said that it was surprising to see Berger's relief, given that he had advocated for less restrictive legal procedures on the battlefield.The lack of pre-identified JAG replacements in Hegseth's Friday memo seems to undermine any assumptions that political leadership has specific, sufficiently "loyal" options in mind, Rosenblatt said. Rather, he said, "it just really seemed to give more credence to the view that Hegseth just doesn't like military lawyers."Hegseth has criticized JAGs in the past as unnecessary and self-serving and has referred to them disparagingly as "JAG-offs" because of their often methodical processes, which Hegseth views as unnecessarily burdensome and harmful to units across the board.Hegseth is an infantry veteran who served in the Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan."I have a lot of confidence in the people who may come next," Rosenblatt said, referring to other high-ranking JAGs who could hold the job. "But there is no doubt that this is sending a chilling message to all of those who may follow the advice of JAGs," he said."This is very much, I think, a message that they want legal advice that's going to be more politically-minded," he concluded.
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  • 'The Monkey' ending is a blood-soaked spectacle — and completely different from the short story it's based on
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    "The Monkey" is about a cursed wind-up monkey toy that causes someone to die whenever it's played.The movie from filmmaker Osgood Perkins is based on a Stephen King story of the same name.It's markedly different from the original story, with a much larger scale and more chaotic ending.If you read Stephen King's 1980 short story "The Monkey" and went into Osgood Perkins' new movie "The Monkey" expecting basically the same thing, I have some bad news for you.Perkins' absurdist horror-comedy actually takes very little from King's original work, beyond the lead characters' names and the conceit of a cursed monkey toy reappearing in two adult brothers' lives to once again cause chaos decades after they threw it into a dry well.The thin connection makes sense: The filmmaker, who also wrote and directed 2024 breakout horror hit "Longlegs," told Business Insider that he read the story a few times before setting out to write his script and then didn't refer back to it again. Instead, Perkins has made the story his own, adding multiple thematic layers to tell a story about fatherhood and generational trauma.That ethos is laid out from the very first moments of the movie, when our hero Hal says in a voiceover: "I don't know if every father passes some secret horror to his kids, but mine did."Here's what happens in "The Monkey," including how it ends, how it's different from the original story, and what that pale horseman represents.'The Monkey' is part 'Final Destination,' part parable about fatherhood Young Hal encounters the cursed monkey. NEON "The Monkey" is jam-packed with gory (and increasingly outlandish) death scenes, as every time the monkey is wound up and bangs its drum, another person dies.The catch, in the lore of both the short story and the film, is that the person who winds up the monkey can't be its victim. But that person also can't control the monkey and instruct it on who to kill. It's completely random "like life," as the inscription on the monkey's box reads when Hal and Bill Shelburn (both played here by "The White Lotus" star Theo James) find it.The monkey once belonged to the twins' absent father (Adam Scott in a very brief, funny cameo), a pilot who brought it home from his travels before ditching his family for good. In short order, we see the monkey kill the shopkeeper their dad desperately tried to return the toy to, Bill and Hal's babysitter, and their mother, Lois (Tatiana Maslany).Hal is secretly responsible for their mother's death, having wound up the monkey once he had a sense of its power in an attempt to have it kill Bill, who had been bullying him at school.The first third of the movie focuses on Bill and Hal's upbringing and early traumas, including the death of their Uncle Chip (played by Perkins himself) in a freak wild-horse stampede on a camping trip after he and their aunt Ida have taken custody of the orphaned boys. Chip's death finally prompts the brothers to drop the monkey down into a dry well to escape it a gambit that seemingly works, at least until the point where the film picks up 25 years later. Theo James plays dual roles as adult Hal and Bill in "The Monkey." NEON In the present, an adult Hal works at a grocery store and has no relationship with Bill. Hal also has no relationship with his son Petey, opting to stay far away from the teenager, seeing him only once a year, in order to spare him the same type of trauma he experienced.Just in time for Hal and Petey's annual visit, Bill calls Hal to inform him that Aunt Ida died in a freak accident (it involves fire, a bucket, and a mailbox), which means the monkey has finally returned. Hal road-trips to Ida's house with a clueless Petey, convinced by Bill to find the monkey to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. All the while, the monkey continues to kill; a realtor selling Ida's house informs Hal that another local in town has died every day since Ida's death in a variety of ridiculous manners, including a lawnmower accident and a cobra attack on a golf course. (The realtor herself promptly gets killed by shotgun blast after one falls from the closet in Ida's house and discharges.)Hal soon discovers the monkey's current handler is none other than Bill, who secretly knew Hal was responsible for their mom's death and had plotted for years to find the monkey again and use it to take revenge on his brother. The film then switches to Bill's point of view, rewinding back to the moment the boys threw the monkey down the well. Bill started getting signs of the monkey's reemergence in 2016 the year of the monkey and employed a local kid named Ricky to find it for him.Ricky found it at Ida's estate sale after her death and brought it to Bill, who wound it up repeatedly to lure Hal to him. Bill's goal is to get Petey to keep turning the key until the monkey kills Hal, so that Petey will be responsible for Hal's death the way Hal was responsible for their mother's.'The Monkey' ending (and the Pale Rider), explained Theo James in "The Monkey." NEON The original Stephen King tale ends with Hal and his young son, Petey (who's only 9, not a teenager, in the story), narrowly surviving their mission to sink the cursed monkey in a lake. There's far less bloodshed (except for the hundreds of dead fish the waterlogged monkey claims as its victims), and it ends on a relatively happy note. The monkey is defeated! They're rid of it! Not too many people died!The ending of the movie is in some ways similar Hal and Petey both still live but focuses more on the adversarial dynamic between Hal and Bill. One of the key changes Perkins made to the story was making Hal and Bill twins, and not just brothers as they were in the story, and also making Bill the villain who's coming after Hal for revenge.In the movie, Ricky, who brought Bill the monkey, wears his own deadbeat dad's police uniform to take Hal and Petey at gunpoint to Bill's hideout, an abandoned hotel he's fitted with more deadly "Home Alone"-style booby traps. Ricky, who's become obsessed with the monkey because it reminds him of his absent father, forces Petey to go into the hotel to find the monkey and bring it back to him.Unfortunately for Ricky, Bill finds Petey first and prompts him to wind up the monkey, which kills Ricky (via a swarm of wasps down the throat) next. Hal then enters the hotel and Bill becomes furious when he realizes the monkey once again didn't kill his brother. He attempts to force the monkey to drum without winding the key, which causes the monkey to go berserk, drumming uncontrollably and setting off a series of disasters around town a plane with skydivers crashes into a nearby church, with skydiving newlyweds falling through the ceiling of Bill's hideout.Inside Bill's hotel, he, Hal, and Petey are still unharmed. Hal and Bill finally hash out their differences and reconcile only for the monkey to suddenly drum once more and set off a chain reaction that ends up cannonballing Lois' bowling ball into Bill's head, crushing his skull.With Bill now dead, a not-overly-perturbed Hal and Petey leave town in their car, passing by all of the dead or dying people affected by the monkey's rampage. They resolve to keep the monkey with them, to ensure the key isn't turned again by anyone: "We keep it close. We accept that it's ours and hold on tight," Hal tells Petey.As they wait at an intersection, a ghostly man on a pale horse passes by and gives them a knowing nod. Perkins confirmed to BI that the Pale Rider is a representation of death and how death is depicted as the fourth and final of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in the bible's Book of Revelation.Perkins expected the studio and producers to push back on his inclusion of the Pale Rider, thinking that the general audience wouldn't get such a literary reference. But instead, he was pleasantly surprised."Conversely, everybody was like, that's a weird thing we got to put in that people are going to either get or not get," Perkins said."And in any case, it's visual and it's sort of poetic and magical," he added. "And I just kind of felt like by the time we got to that point in the movie, it's so patently kind of surreal and absurd, I might as well really press the button."The ending of "The Monkey" is surprisingly hopeful, with Hal suggesting to Petey that they go dancing something that his mother Lois loved to do with Bill and Hall when they were kids. It's a far cry from the far more bleak ending of "Longlegs," but Perkins knows exactly what he wants audiences to feel when the credits roll on "The Monkey." "I think it's the same thing that everybody's supposed to feel when they walk away from any horror movie," he says, "which is, 'Look at me, I'm still alive!'""The Monkey" is in theaters now.
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  • Roberto Orci, Writer of Star Trek, Transformers, and More, Has Died
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    Roberto Orci, one of the most prolific and successful Hollywood writers and producers in recent memory, died Tuesday from kidney failure. He was 51 years old. Orci is best known for his work with fellow writer and creator Alex Kurtzman. Together, the pair wrote and produced a slew of massive hits such asMission: Impossible III, Star Trek, Transformers, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and more. Truly, there was a time when anything the pair touched turned to gold and two of the best words you could hear in Hollywood were Kurtzman and Orci. That relationship ended in 2014 which saw Kurtzman moving on to CBSs Star Trek shows like Discovery and Picard as well as directing Tom Cruises film The Mummy ,while Orci took to the beaches to help bring back Hawaii Five-O for 10 years. But even with their own newer, individual successes, their names will forever be connected. Orci and his partner basically defined an era when nerdy wasnt quite that cool yet. When the big IPs were just starting to break into the mainstream in a way that would become a second thought years later. That started in the late 1990s with jobs writing on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. They then hooked up with Bad Robot and J.J. Abrams on shows like Alias and Fringe before graduating to the big screen with films like 2009s Star Trek and 2007s Transformers. Not the crappy sequels eitherthough they had smaller parts to play in those toobut the really good originals. For about 10 years or so it was almost like Orci and his friends could do no wrong. They even got a dream team together including Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, and Jon Favreau to make a sci-fi cowboy film called Cowboys and Aliens. It, unfortunately, didnt live up to its standards but that was the power of Orci in that time. You expected it to be amazing because everyone involved was amazing.There were tons of other noteworthy projects along the way, such as the TV remake of Sleepy Hollow, Limitless and his original idea, Matador. And, at only 51, one would imagine there were several more decades of noteworthy projects to come. Orci had a dream career that ended way too soon. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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  • Wicked Is Finally Getting Its True Theme Park Moment at Universal Fan Fest Nights
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    By Sabina Graves Published February 25, 2025 | Comments (0) | Elphaba and Glinda during their visit to the Wicked Experience at Universal Studios Orlando. Photo by: Sean Wist/Park Hop Its good to see them, isnt it? Elphaba and Glinda will be joining the line-up at Universal Fan Fest Nights. The after-hours fandom celebration will debut the highly anticipated Wicked meet-and-greet at Universal Studios Hollywood for theme park and movie fans during the separately ticketed event. This follows up the characters recent short stints at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Singapore where they seemingly took the long way to reach the West Coast. And it seems this is only the beginning for Oz at Universal. The Wicked characters joining Fan Fest Nights news comes after a recent tease from Universals theme park chief Mark Woodbury, who told the New York Times that the company has secret plans in the works for experiences inspired by Universal Pictures blockbuster musical motion picture starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. A part of us hopes that the Oscar-nominated co-stars might don their own costumes one of the nightsand theres precedent for it. Lupita Nyongo did it as a surprise during Halloween Horror Nights in the Us house based on the Jordan Peele horror film, and Ryan Gosling showed up at the premiere of The Fall Guy mini stuntshow at the parks. And not for nothing, but Grande is a known huge theme park nerd. Even if that wish doesnt end up coming true, its delightful to see Wicked at Universal destinations this soon. Wicked director Jon M. Chu truly created a world fans cant wait to be a part of and meeting the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch will hold them over until whatever is next gets announced. Heres our suggestion: with the news that the Fast and Furious: Supercharged portion of the Studio Tour will be vacating its drive-thru 360 experience on the attraction, perhaps the Universal Studios tram could magically become the train to Oz for one short day in the Emerald City. Eventually, we hope well get to travel somewhere over the rainbow to an Oz land at Epic Universe or Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, which houses franchises inspired by books so itd be a perfect fit. The future truly is unlimited! Universal Fan Fest Nights featuring exclusive Wicked, One Piece, Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, Nintendo, and Harry Potter experiences begins Friday, April 25 and continues select nights through Sunday, May 18 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Buy tickets here. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Sabina Graves Published February 21, 2025 By Sabina Graves Published February 19, 2025 By Sabina Graves Published February 12, 2025 By Sabina Graves Published February 5, 2025 By Sabina Graves Published February 3, 2025 By Sabina Graves Published January 31, 2025
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  • Kimitsu House / ROOVICE
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    Kimitsu House / ROOVICESave this picture! Akira NakamuraHousesKimitsu, JapanArchitects: ROOVICEAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:104 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Akira NakamuraManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Tajima, toolbox Lead Architects: Koji Kato | Roovice More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Renovation of a 1960s Wooden House in Kimitsu: Embracing History with Subtle Modernization Located in the serene Kimitsu area of Chiba, this 1960s wooden house had been vacant for several years before its owner decided to take on its renovation. Initially attempting the work himself, he soon realized the project required more time and dedication than he could manage. Wanting to see the house used and appreciated again, he turned to Roovice's Kariage initiative, which helps bring new life to vacant properties while respecting their history. By revitalizing these spaces at no cost to owners, the initiative offers a practical solution to Japan's growing akiya (empty dwellings) problem.Save this picture!A Place with a Story The Kimitsu house reflects the traditional craftsmanship of the region, with a structure that emphasizes natural materials such as wood and stone. The house had remained largely untouched, preserving many original features, including a kuraa traditional storage structure typically built with stone bricks or tiles and reinforced with iron doors, designed to protect valuables from fire. Rather than make drastic changes, the goal of the renovation was to highlight and preserve these features while making the space more adaptable for contemporary living.Save this picture!Revitalizing the Kura and Extension The storage building had its entrance partially concealed by an extension built over the years. To highlight its impressive double doors, the later-added sliding doors of the extension were replaced with a new wall, and a 2m 2m fixed window was cut into the facade. This frames the kura and its newly repainted entrance doors, making them a striking focal point and a defining element of the home. Inside, on top of the original soil floor, we installed a larch plywood flooring finished in a grey EP wipe-off coating. Clear corrugated polycarbonate sheets were used on the lateral wall of the kura's extension, allowing more natural light to filter in while maintaining a connection to the surrounding environment.Save this picture!To improve the functionality of the space, the original division between the kura and the main house was removed, creating a more flexible layout. The wall separating the entrances to the kura and the main house was taken down, and the floors of the extended entrance were finished with mortar. A new opening beneath the staircase in the living area on the first floor connected the space to the main living area, opening up new possibilities for the usage of the kura.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!A New Layout for Modern Living On the first floor, partitions were removed to create a more open-plan living space. The once-enclosed staircase was exposed, allowing more light and visual continuity throughout the space. The kitchen was repositioned to face the living room, improving the flow of the layout. A pony wall was introduced to subtly enclose the area without making it feel separate from the rest of the house. In the kitchen, as well as in the areas of the former engawa (external corridor), built-in wardrobe, and under the stairs, grey PVC sheets were applied to create a contrast with the original wooden flooring in the main room.Save this picture!All the walls were painted white. The removal of the built-in wardrobe left visible signs on the walls, which we chose to leave exposed, accentuating them by painting only the surrounding areas. Previously, the laundry room could only be accessed from the outside. To make it more practical, a new door was opened, allowing interior access. In the bathroom, a new sink was installed on the existing unit, while a mirror was installed directly on the original ornamental window.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Respecting Tradition on the Second Floor On the second floor, minimal changes were made to retain the character of the space. The tatami in the main room was refurbished, while the rest of the room was left largely unchanged. In the tokonoma (decorative alcove), a stainless steel pole was installed, cutting through the partition wall to create a space for hanging clothesintroducing a new function while maintaining the alcove's presence. The kura storage area, also accessible from the second floor, was updated with larch plywood flooring finished in a red accent EP wipe-off coating. The ceiling boards were removed to reveal the original structure, exposing the building's layers of history. The two traditional windows, originally fitted with iron bars, were slightly modified by cutting an opening in the centermaintaining their historical significance while allowing more light and views. The original sliding doors and window shutters were repainted.Save this picture!Balancing Tradition and Adaptation This renovation sought to respect the home's existing character while making thoughtful updates to enhance its functionality. By highlighting key architectural elements and integrating subtle modern touches, the house retains its connection to the past while becoming a more adaptable and versatile space. The project demonstrates how careful, minimal interventions can revive a long-vacant home, allowing it to be fully appreciated and used once again.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeROOVICEOfficePublished on February 26, 2025Cite: "Kimitsu House / ROOVICE" 25 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1027209/kimitsu-house-roovice&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • Buildings with Geonode Panels #b3d #blender3d
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    Skyrise buildings concept art in Blender using the Random Flow add-on.Shops:blendermarket.com/creators/blenderguppygumroad.com/blenderguppyPatreon:patreon.com/blenderguppy#b3d #conceptart #blender3d #blenderaddon #blendermarket
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    Particle close-up concept art in Blender using the Random Flow add-on.Shops:blendermarket.com/creators/blenderguppygumroad.com/blenderguppyPatreon:patreon.com/blenderguppy#b3d #conceptart #blender3d #blenderaddon #blendermarket
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  • Designing the 3D Printed Battery from Charge
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    Hjalti explains how he built his on real-life battery.Read more at https://studio.blender.org/blog/designing-3d-printed-charge-battery/ Subscribe to Blender Studio to access invaluable production knowledge from Blender Studio, while securing Blender's future. Learn more at https://studio.blender.org/welcome/ Follow Blender Studio:* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/studio.blender.org * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@BlenderStudio * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blender.studio.official/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blender-studio-official/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlenderStudioOfficial/ * X: https://x.com/BlenderStudio_--#BlenderStudio #b3d
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  • Score this $189 cold press juicer for just $65 during Amazons flash sale
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    This cold press juicer was already on sale at $129, but Amazon currently has a 50-percent-off coupon you can apply by simply checking a box on the product page. That brings the total price down to $65. You wont find many cold press juicers on Amazon below $100, let alone for $65. This likely wont last long as it will end when stock runs out, so dont (cold) press your luck by waiting if you want one.EanOruus Cold Press Juicer, 5.4 Wide Feed Chute Juice Extractor Machine $65 (was $189)EanOruusSee ItWith a 5.4-inch chute, you can cram most fruit into this machine without having to do a lot of prep work. A 350-watt motor helps push fruits and vegetables through a stainless steel filter with a slow, cold motion that yields 99 percent of the juice inside the produce.More juice machine dealsJuicer Machines with 5.8 Extra Large Feed Chute $119 (was $189)Ninja JC151 NeverClog Cold Press Juicer, Powerful Slow Juicer with Total Pulp Control $119 (was $129)The post Score this $189 cold press juicer for just $65 during Amazons flash sale appeared first on Popular Science.
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