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When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue. However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity -- heat is also a valuable energy resource that can be stored and used when needed most. Researchers have discovered an innovative solution beneath our feet: using soil as an efficient thermal energy storage system.
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Apple today announced its 2025 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper. The new Pride Edition Sport Band is available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting today, and it will be available at Apple Store locations beginning next week. In the U.S., the band costs $49. The new Pride Harmony watch face and a matching iPhone and... Read more ›
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The U.S. President claimed that he has requested the Department of Commerce introduce a 100% tariff on 'any and all' films that were 'produced in foreign lands.' Read more ›
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Mazda's range of sporty roadsters usually come with an acronym that hints at the experimental design process and the MX is no exception. Read more ›
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Tesla sales fell by up to 81% in some European EV markets in April, compared to last year. It comes as rivals are putting pressure on the company. Read more ›
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Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley was once synonymous with America’s industrial might. The region was known for its booming manufacturing economy anchored by companies like Mack Trucks and Bethlehem Steel, the latter of which employed over 30,000 workers at its peak in the 1950s. But manufacturing began to struggle in the 1970s and collapsed by the turn […] Read more ›
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Trump said the US's film industry is "dying a very fast death" because productions are shifting out of the country. Read more ›
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Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses. Read more ›
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The more budget-friendly iPhones would get one spotlight, with a separate one for the Pro and other premium models Read more ›
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In its press release for the new Pride Band today, Apple said that iOS 18.5 is "upcoming," following more than a month of beta testing. We expect the iOS 18.5 Release Candidate to be released later today, and this should be the final beta version, barring any last-minute bugs or changes. The software update should then be released to the general public next week. iOS 18.5 is a relatively minor... Read more ›
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Shipbuilding has come a long way since the days of sail and wooden hulls. These ships carry out some wild missions thanks to highly specialized design. Read more ›
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Trump resumed involuntary collections on defaulted student loans. Borrowers who don't make payments could have some of their federal benefits seized. Read more ›
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Macer Gifford said he was "shocked" by the Russian army's brutality in Ukraine, and said that his unit agreed that no member would be taken alive. Read more ›
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You can save up to $325 with a trade-in credit when purchasing the rugged, outdoorsy Galaxy Watch Ultra. Read more ›
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We’re sure that a few Pixel owners have been hoping for a DeX-like feature from Google for some time. Samsung gave users a true desktop mode many years ago, and honestly, it’s somewhat surprising it has taken Google this long to nail it down. However, I was happy to learn late last week that Google … Continued Read the original post: Google’s Desktop Mode for Pixel Devices Still in Works Read more ›
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Ming-Chi Kuo has released his predictions for the iPhone launch cycle for the next two years, which includes some major shakeups compared to how Apple has done things so far. Starting with this year, things are more or less expected to progress as expected. This includes the launch of the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max, as well as the highly rumored iPhone 17 Air (or Slim, as... Read more ›
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Today, May 5th, marks the final day for Skype, ending its 22-year run as a staple of daily communication. Read more ›
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As an American retiree who has lived in about 50 countries with my wife, I think some of the best countries to live in include Croatia and Vietnam. Read more ›
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Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested washers. Read more ›
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President Donald Trump says his administration will institute high tariffs on movies that fit the nebulous category of "produced in foreign lands," a definition that could include anything from anime to the latest Marvel films. In a Sunday evening Truth Social post, Trump claimed that "Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw […] Read more ›
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The immediate costs of President Donald Trump’s trade war are fairly clear. Prices for imported goods are rising while economic growth is slowing. Manufacturers are slashing orders, small businesses with Chinese suppliers are on the brink of insolvency, interest rates are rising, Americans’ retirement savings are bleeding value, and consumers are losing confidence. The severity […] Read more ›
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In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring peatlands at tens of thousands of oil and gas exploration sites in Western Canada. The project involves lowering the surface of these decommissioned sites, known as well pads, and transplanting native moss onto them to effectively recreate peatlands. This is the first time researchers have applied the method to scale on an entire... Read more ›
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Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others -- about three-fourths of the total. Read more ›
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A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study. Read more ›
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The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment -- even while pregnant. A study shows that the divers' remarkable abilities are due to both training and genetic adaptation, including gene variants associated with cold tolerance and decreased blood pressure. The divers also showed pronounced bradycardia, or slowing of the... Read more ›
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A new study has unveiled a groundbreaking framework for rethinking political decision-making -- drawing inspiration from how the human body maintains stability and health. Read more ›
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An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. Read more ›
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In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30 percent, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a body mass index, or BMI, of more than 60 kg/m2, increased by 210 percent. Researchers analyzed national health data from 2001 through 2023, and discovered the alarming increase in the numbers of... Read more ›
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A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals' total energy intake. The new study reinforces the call for global action to reduce UPF consumption, supported by regulatory and fiscal policies that foster healthi Read more ›
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Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple, everyday behaviors to improve well-being. Read more ›
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Researchers have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results show encouraging signs of safety and potential effectiveness of the treatment. Read more ›
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