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science28 days ago•3 min saved

Lab Mice in Nature: Shocking Results That Could Change Your Perspective

Research at Cornell University found that lab mice released into a natural, enclosed environment showed significantly reduced anxiety and more natural behaviors, suggesting that exposure to diverse experiences and environments can positively impact their mental health and potentially improve the reliability of scientific data. The study highlights the importance of environmental enrichment and may have implications for understanding human anxiety and well-being.

via Futurism|

#animal-behavior #anxiety #lab-mice

architecture2 years ago•2 min saved

"Zarcillo Residence: A Stunning Creation by Estudio AR"

The Zarcillo Residence, located on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is a weekend house and periodic stay designed by architect Agustin Rocha. The project is made up of four blocks that suggest the separation of private and social spaces, with a walker connecting them. The blocks are oriented towards the ravine and vineyard, and the project is materially made up mainly of red brick obtained from the nearby area. The design respects the existing vegetation, mostly sweet stick trees and medium-sized cactus pear, and allows for views towards the ravine and vineyard.

via ArchDaily|

#architecture #mexico #natural-environment

ranking2 years ago•1 min saved

Ranking the Best States for 2023: Surprises and Disappointments

Michigan has been ranked at No. 41 in the U.S. News ranking of the best states for 2023, which uses thousands of data points to capture how all 50 states serve their residents. While Michigan fared decently well in health care and opportunity, it struggled in infrastructure, education, fiscal stability, and crime. The ranking makes little sense when it comes to natural environment, where Michigan is ranked No. 36, despite being the only state with two peninsulas, home to the Great Lakes, and having the longest freshwater coastline of any state.

via MLive.com|

#best-states #michigan #natural-environment

architecture2 years ago•2 min saved

Jorge Hernández de la Garza designs House Prada.

Casa Prada, designed by Jorge Hernandez De La Garza, is a three-level house located in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro, Mexico. The house is structured by concrete walls and metal beams, along with other materials such as stone, glass, and wood, to offer a sensation of light and spaciousness in harmony with nature. The social area is located on the upper floor to have a clear view of the valley and the golf course from most of its spaces. The house is resolved on one level with all the main social areas and the only private area, leaving the guest rooms on a lower level, amenities such as a gym, spa, and service areas, and parking on another level.

via ArchDaily|

#architecture #concrete-walls #house-prada