Across the ages, sea levels have risen and fallen with temperatures—but Earth’s total surface water was always assumed to be constant. Now, evidence is mounting that some 3 billion to 4 billion years ago, the planet’s oceans held nearly twice as much water—enough to submerge today’s continents above the peak […]
‘On the verge of a breakdown.’ Report highlights women academics’ pandemic challenges
Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and policymakers have raised serious concerns about impacts on women, including those pursuing careers in academic science. Today, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine adds to the chorus with its report on how women academics in science, technology, engineering, math, […]
Volvo XC60, S90 and V90 get new Google-powered infotainment systems
Volvo has started to ditch its in-house developed Sensus infotainment software for a new Google Android-powered system
Cellphone inventor reflects on pandemic-driven innovation — and the first mobile call
Martin Cooper, who led the creation of the Motorola Dynatac 8000x, made history back in 1973 when he made the first-ever cellphone call.
2022 Hyundai Tucson prices target RAV4, CR-V and Escape
If you want the Tucson Hybrid, you’ll pay just a smidge over $30,000, while the standard SUV rings in under $27,000.
Nissan recalls 800,000 Sentra sedans for malfunctioning brake lights
When drivers tap the brake pedal, the brake lights may not illuminate, and that’s no good.
Paint it black: Triumph take the Rocket 3 to the dark side with two limited-editions
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Windows 10: My five favorite free utilities
These small but powerful apps for Windows 10 are free and useful.