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Peripherals

7 things you should know about the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

New chips, better screens, and expanded sizes are just a few pieces of big news Apple announced today at its "Let Loose" event.

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Gift Guides

Last-minute gifts for Mom to make up for all the times you didn’t say ‘Thank you’

These gifts are great for Mother's Day, but also great for any other giving holiday celebrating someone special in your life.

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Appliances

The best mini fridges for offices

If you want to keep your favorite meals fresh and drinks cold while at the office, these mini fridges should fit the bill while you pay the bills.

Control your hungry kitty’s portions with up to 40% off PETLIBRO automatic cat feeders at Amazon
Smart Home

Control your hungry kitty’s portions with up to 40% off PETLIBRO automatic cat feeders at Amazon

Help your cat live a longer life—and prevent any unwanted vet bills—with this PETLIBRO automatic feeder during Amazon Pet Day Deals.

In this illustration, parts of the ancient planet Theia sink and accumulate at the bottom of the Earth’s mantle. This forms two ‘blobs’ called large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs) deep underneath the Earth.
Science

Two giant blobs lurk deep within the Earth, but why?

Some scientists believe they could be responsible for plate tectonics.

Project 821 hydrogen fuel superyacht in port
Renewables

Welcome aboard the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell superyacht

'Project 821' is an enticing statement piece for the aspiring, eco-conscious Bond villain.

three sperm whales swimming near the surface of the ocean
Whales

Sperm whales may have their own ‘alphabet’

MIT scientists used machine learning to analyze their complex communications system.

a blue SUV sits on a dirt road
Electric Vehicles

Take a ride in Acura’s first EV, its most powerful SUV yet

The ZDX Type S model gets a scorching all-electric 544 pound-feet of torque, which is even more than Acura’s discontinued NSX supercar.

an adult peregrine falcon feeds four chicks
Birds

Watch four Peregrine falcon chicks in a nest on Alcatraz Island

These birds of prey are 'a symbol of America's recovering threatened and endangered species.'

Sliced sourdough bread on dark cement background.
Science

Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations

A rich array of microorganisms give each slice its distinctive flavor.

The best AirPods
Peripherals

The best AirPods: How to pick which ones are right for you

With a carefully curated selection of earbuds and headphones, Apple makes sure you won't err when you AirPod. And this guide makes it even easier to decide what to pick.

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Space X

SpaceX reveals new sleek spacesuits ahead of upcoming historic mission

The Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits will be worn during the Polaris Dawn spacewalk and feature HUD visor displays.

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Home Theater

Upgrade Mom’s movie experience with these deep discounts on XGIMI projectors

Take up to 41 percent off some of XGIMI's newest, most popular projectors just in time for the Mother's Day holiday.

a sea lion on its front legs on a pier
Animals

Gaze at the gregarious sea lions setting records in San Francisco

Pier 39 hasn't seen this many sea lions since the early 1990s.

teen using phone therapy app
Mental Health

Inside California’s $500 million investment in therapy apps for young people

Advocates fear it won’t pay off.

The planet Venus is dry thanks to water loss to space as atomic hydrogen. In the dominant loss process, an HCO+ ion recombines with an electron, producing speedy hydrogen atoms (orange) that use CO molecules (blue) as a launchpad to escape.
Solar System

Why Venus is so dry

New computer simulations offer clues into the 'cloud-swaddled' planet's upper atmosphere.

Assyrian mural image of lion
Archaeology

Ancient mystery code was probably Sargon II’s name

A lion, an eagle, a bull, a fig tree, and a plow all came together to point to one of Mesopotamia's greatest rulers.

A tidal stream energy generator called the O2, made by Orbital Marine Power Ltd, extracts energy from the tides off the coast of Scotland and feeds it into the electric grid.
Renewables

Testing the waters: Scotland surges ahead on ocean Power

Tidal and wave energy may be the largest untapped resources of renewable energy on the planet. But will they work?

Illustration of smartphone with messages chat.
Tech Hacks

8 handy iPhone keyboard tricks you might not know

There's more to the iOS keyboard than meets the eye.

Why are some people faster than others?
Health

Why are some people faster than others?

Exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed.