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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.

SpaceX EVA suit helmet close up
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.

XGIMI Mogo 2 projectors arranged in a pattern on a plain background
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.

rainbow crayons of darth vader, han solo, and lego minifigs on a countertop
Projects

How to recycle crayons into fun-shaped rainbow crayons

Don't toss your broken crayons.

Citizen Eco-Drive Star Wars watch deals
Wearables

The Citizen x Star Wars Death Star watch is finally back in stock and on sale for May the 4th

Celebrate the annual Star Wars holiday with the classiest pieces of fan merch you have ever seen in your life. May the Fourth be with you.

An array of Logitech G502 gaming mice on a plain background
Peripherals

One of Logitech’s best gaming mice is just $35 at Amazon

You can take 56 percent off this accessory and also save more then 30 percent off Logitech's gaming keyboards, lighting, and wireless earbuds while they last.

Telecom towers in farmland
Internet

Many rural areas could soon lose cell service

States such as Tennessee, Kansas, and Oklahoma could be affected unless 'rip-and-replace' funding is secured.

Roll the tape: What KT Tape taught me about muscles, magnesium, and my limitations
Fitness Gear

Roll the tape: What KT Tape taught me about muscles, magnesium, and my limitations

I spent two days in Utah wrapped up in high-output activity, new KT Health recovery product reveals, and getting iced out in kinesiology tape.

Why did Florida ban lab-grown meat?
Science

Why did Florida ban lab-grown meat?

Governor Ron DeSantis: 'We will save our beef.'

a seagull stands on a post by a large and sparkling body of blue water
Birds

Bigger-brained gull species thrive in urban spaces

Herring Gulls, the Black-legged Kittiwake, and others are masters of evolution.