Last year was one of the warmest measured, say NASA and NOAA. It would have been even more sweltering if not for La Niña, which will soon fade away.
Day: January 12, 2023
How to Download Videos to Watch Offline (2023): Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and More
Losing your internet for a few hours? Here’s how to keep watching media from the likes of YouTube, Netflix, and Prime to pass the time.
Best Tea Accessories (2023): Kettles, Infusers, and More
Making tea can be a simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your tea experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.
Toxicity in Gaming Is Rampant. This Nonprofit Is Fighting Back
Take This is celebrating 10 years of fostering inclusive, safe, and collaborative spaces for everyone in the community.
Why Non-Farmers Should Care About John Deere’s Repair Memo
This week, we talk about how US farmers’ fight to fix their own equipment could impact the repairability of phones, appliances, and other gadgets.
People Love Electric Vehicles! Now Comes the Hard Part
EV sales are booming. But to keep the momentum going and make a dent in carbon emissions, the US will have to build a vast new charging infrastructure
What You Need to Know About the Kraken Covid Variant
XBB.1.5, aka the Kraken, is sweeping the Northeast US and dodging immunity. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic.
On-Demand Tailoring Brings the Gig Economy to Your Wardrobe
A London-based startup is networking seamsters with the goal of personalizing fit and making garments last longer.
Microbial Cocktails Are More Than a Gut Feeling
Targeted manipulation of bacteria could boost immunity and help sufferers of chronic diseases and allergies.
‘The Last of Us’ Does What No Show Has Done Before
Video game adaptations are notoriously brain-dead. But the minds behind HBO’s infectious new zombie series turn action into drama—and break the curse.
Where the AI Art Boom Came From—and Where It’s Going
In the past year algorithms got a lot better at generating illustrations, art, and photo-real scenes. Next up? Video.
In the Next Pandemic, Let’s Pay People to Get Vaccinated
Data from Sweden and the US suggests cash incentives increase uptake without denting people’s trust in vaccines or future willingness to get them.
The FAA NOTAM Outage Lays Bare an Essential System Everyone Hates
A glitch in the so-called NOTAM system caused the agency to ground flights across the US. But its problems go back years.