The World Meteorological Organization released a forecast that suggests the global temperature is likely to be 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
| Trash | July 10, 2020 |
If you don't know your Merlot from your Bordeaux, Blue Apron promises to help you pair with its $66 wine delivery service. You get six bottles a month, though they're only 500 milliliters each.
| Smart Home News | July 8, 2020 |
Fourth of July 2020 is going to be a little different this year because of the coronavirus. There are still ways to stream and watch fireworks on TV, though.
| Trash | July 1, 2020 |
Oxitec has an emergency use authorization to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida. Some worry the EPA hasn't consulted enough outside experts.
| Features | June 26, 2020 |
Ford said it aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. It released its sustainability report, but it didn't have a lot of specifics as to how it would achieve it.
| Car News | June 25, 2020 |
Toilet plumes are the aerosols that are released into the air after flushing. Researchers did simulations to see how the coronavirus may spread via plumes.
| Health & Fitness | June 16, 2020 |
Ben Coulimore is a high-school junior who takes college-level courses as part of the Running Start program. He's also an essential worker at a nursing home.
| Features | June 9, 2020 |
Addison Cross just graduated from high school in Texarkana, Texas. Social distancing meant many milestones of senior year were different but still memorable.
| Features | June 8, 2020 |
Tear gas is a potent chemical agent that causes many unpleasant physical symptoms, including burning eyes. Here's how to treat someone who's been exposed to it.
| Features | June 5, 2020 |
The New York International Auto Show, originally slated for August, has been completely canceled for 2020. The next show won't take place until April 2021.
| Cars | May 31, 2020 |
We count down the best tiny houses, from beach bungalows to sustainable cottages on wheels. These tiny homes are beautiful, cost-effective, and often made from sustainable materials. See what these small spaces are capable of and learn about the artists who created them -- and if you can get one of your own.
| Products | May 22, 2020 |
A new report from Greenpeace says Microsoft, Google, and Amazon all have contracts with oil and gas companies that torpedo promises to go carbon negative.
| Computing | May 19, 2020 |
What is Bill Gates reading this summer? Mainly nonfiction books, but one fiction pick is from 2004. He also opts for some a prescient book about pandemics.
| Trash | May 18, 2020 |
Xfinity Mobile announced 5G is ready to go in 31 U.S. cities, and it is already included with all its data plans for Comcast customers at no extra charge.
| Mobile | May 18, 2020 |
While many health records are electronic, not all public health agencies have the technology to efficiently get the needed data amid the coronavirus pandemic.
| Health & Fitness | May 13, 2020 |
Newer Fitbit devices have a feature that tracks blood-oxygen levels. Some coronavirus patients develop serious symptoms related to low blood-oxygen levels.
| Wearables | May 13, 2020 |
If you want to dip your toe into the low-temperature waters of sous vide, the Anova precision cooker is a good way to start. It has a robust app and an easy-to-use interface the just may convert you to a whole new way of cooking. You'll never cook meat in a stove again.
| Reviews | May 11, 2020 |
The coronavirus test from a Rutgers University laboratory allows you to collect a saliva sample at home before sending it back to the lab for a diagnosis.
| Health & Fitness | May 9, 2020 |
The Food and Drug Administration recently changed its standards around accuracy for coronavirus antibody tests. Previously, there wasn't a lot of guideance.
| Guides | May 6, 2020 |
Have a disaster preparedness kit can save your life and make riding out a storm or other natural disaster far more comfortable. Here's what you need in yours.
| Smart Home Features | May 5, 2020 |
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization to Gilead Sciences' remdesivir drug to treat the coronavirus. It's shown promising results.
| Health & Fitness | May 2, 2020 |
ABC will air a second Disney Family Singalong on Mother's Day. There will be songs from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and more, and plenty of songs to belt out.
| Entertainment | May 1, 2020 |
In another Twitter rant, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said the company's stock was too high, causing the stock to drop immediately. He's been having quite a week.
| Trash | May 1, 2020 |
GM was poised to reveal its electric Hummer in May, but now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the debut has been postponed. A new date hasn't been announced.
| Cars | April 29, 2020 |
One World: Together at Home is a benefit concert for frontline healthcare workers. Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and many more will perform to fund PPE for workers.
| News | April 20, 2020 |
NASA hasn't launched a crewed mission from U.S. soil in nearly 10 years. With SpaceX's help, it will do so on May 27, with the Crew Dragon and two astronauts.
| Trash | April 18, 2020 |
The World Health Organization has six recommendations countries need to follow before ending lockdowns, if they don't want COVID-19 cases to spike again.
| Trash | April 15, 2020 |
Skype a Scientists is a free service that connects teachers and families with experts in every scientific field, from astronomy to zoology, via a virtual call.
| News | April 14, 2020 |
Shelter-at-home orders are making competition for grocery delivery and pickup options fierce. Here are some tips to get the food you need.
| Smart Home News | April 13, 2020 |
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, hospitals are needing ventilators in greater numbers. Here's how the life-saving machines work, and why they're needed.
| News | April 11, 2020 |
Atomo Coffee doesn't use beans. Instead, it upcycles seeds and husks, while still keep the flavor and aroma of coffee, thanks to similar volatile compounds.
| Features | April 9, 2020 |
Amazon stopped receiving nonessential items at its U.S. and U.K. warehouses last week, and now people are seeing longer wait times for all kinds of products.
| Trash | March 24, 2020 |
School districts are closing down for weeks at a time, and parents, students, and teachers aren't ready to go online. That all could change, post-coronavirus.
| Features | March 23, 2020 |
Erika Bergman has been piloting submarines for a decade, and she's also been getting girls excited about engineering so she has some company in the ocean.
| Features | March 20, 2020 |
Dr. Meredith Gore is a conservation criminologist who uses data to stop wildlife trafficking before species are poached, taking techniques from criminology.
| Features | March 12, 2020 |
There are many benefits to telemedicine, doing a virtual visit with your doctor when you're sick, especially during a potential outbreak, like the coronavirus.
| News | March 11, 2020 |
Our fancy parties never involve caviar, but they could, thanks to the Imperial Spherificator. Well, it will still be fake caviar but in the familiar roe form. Use any liquid to make little spheres that burst when you bite them.
| Smart Home News | March 8, 2020 |
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to keep its data secure with differential privacy measures, but researchers are worried about how the protected data will affect their work, funding, and other issues.
| Features | March 5, 2020 |