Air-Purifying Dyson Zone Headphones Are As Wild As They Sound

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PFIZER, MODERNA VACCINES AREN'T THE SAME; STUDY FINDS ANTIBODY DIFFERENCES

The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna have proven highly effective at priming our immune systems to fight the pandemic coronavirus — preventing substantial amounts of infection, severe disease, and death throughout several waves of variants. But, despite their similar design and efficacy, the two vaccines are not exactly the same — and our immune systems don't respond to them in the same way. Ars Technica

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IDENTIFY AND RAISE OVER 14,000 PLANT SPECIES WITH NATUREID

Plant-keeping, in recent years, has provided a soothing respite from the negative news cycle and feelings of isolation across generations. Trees.com surveyed 1,000 Americans ages 18 to 54 and found that 88 percent of new plant owners felt that the pastime improved their mental health during the pandemic. While regulations have eased in many areas, you could still benefit from bringing greenery into your life. Engadget

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SCIENTISTS DISCOVER MOST DISTANT STAR THAT HUMANS HAVE EVER SEEN

Astronomers have discovered the most distant individual star ever spotted, located nearly 13 billion light-years away, in a stunning breakthrough that was achieved using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, reports a new study. Vice

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TRAIN YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM TO MANAGE STRESS BETTER

You stress out all day. You can't sleep. Repeat. If you're stuck in this vicious cycle, let us introduce you to the Apollo wearable. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists, Apollo works to rebalance your body's stress response through touch therapy that you wear on your ankle or wrist. In fact, across studies, Apollo users experienced, on average, 19% more time in deep sleep, 25% improvement in focus, and 40% less stress and feelings of anxiety. Don't let stress mess with your well-being — get 10% off the Apollo wearable today. [Partner]

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AIR-PURIFYING DYSON ZONE HEADPHONES ARE AS WILD AS THEY SOUND

Dyson's new Zone air-purifying headphone looks like something you'd see in a dystopian sci-fi movie. But it's a real device you'll be able to buy sometime this fall, Dyson says. CNET

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FINALLY: A GOLF BAG YOU CAN WEAR AS A BACKPACK

Whether you're walking to the driving range or riding a few miles to the course, the Back9 bag is built for comfort on the go. A wedge-shaped lumbar cushion fits the bag to your back nicely and keeps the clubs clear of your head if you are leaning over a bike. On the course, the Back9 is on par with a traditional stand bag. Lightweight construction, retractable legs, and plenty of storage make it easy to use during your round. Carry it over your shoulder or put it on a pull cart or golf cart without any fuss. The Back9 holds up to 14 clubs. A four-way divider and full-length separator keep the clubs from tangling and make them slide in and out easily. With eight pockets for all your essentials, the Back9 doesn't leave anything on the table. Side Street Golf

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GUY SNAPS PHOTO OF SPACE STATION SO DETAILED YOU CAN SEE SPACEWALKING ASTRONAUTS ON EXTERIOR

The shots of stuff in space that you can get with a high-quality telescope these days are incredible. For a gobstopping example, look no further than German astrophotographer Sebastian Voltmer, who managed to snap a photo of the International Space Station — in which, amazingly, you can actually make out two astronauts clambering on its exterior during a spacewalk last week. The Byte

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