Washington state instant rebate for EVs set to run out of funds — months ahead of schedule
The Washington State Department of Commerce said 3,351 rebates had been issued as of Sept. 24. A majority of rebates, 64%, have been for leases......»»
How queen bees and wasps set backyards abuzz in readiness for summer
As we transition to warmer weather in the austral summer, many changes take place. Domestic dogs and cats may shed winter coats. Fish such as bass and trout prepare fat reserves for migrations to deeper waters. And social insect queens emerge from hi.....»»
New data analysis tool will help insurance firms assess probable liabilities
State-of-the-art software enabling insurance companies to judge with unprecedented accuracy how much cash to keep in the bank will help the industry thrive. It will lead to higher profits, an ability to insure more and more competitive premiums for c.....»»
This complete Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle is just $90 for Black Friday
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle, which includes a camera case, frames, and stickers, is on sale for only $90 from Walmart for Black Friday......»»
NFL Week 13 games on Thanksgiving and Black Friday: schedule, channels, live streams
In Week 13, three games will be played on Thanksgiving, with one additional game on Black Friday. Learn about the schedule, channels, and live streams......»»
There’s a new Samsung Galaxy S25 spec leak, and it’s a bit disappointing
The Samsung Galaxy S25 line isn't going to arrive for another couple of months, but we just got a good look at what to expect for specs......»»
Ted Lasso’s leads represent these Wizard of Oz characters, per Brett Goldstein
Wicked’s successful film adaptation has brought The Wizard of Oz back into public discourse, and some have noted its parallels found in Ted Lasso. Now, series writer and star Brett Goldstein has set the record straight about the close relationship.....»»
Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes
The toxin is in more foods than you might think, including carrots, parsley, limes, and lemons. If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists.....»»
Making quantum physics easier to digest in schools: Experts encourage focus on two-state systems
A team of physics educators from Italy, Hungary, Slovenia and Germany is focusing on a new approach to teaching quantum physics in schools. Traditional classroom teaching has tended to focus on presenting the history of the origins of quantum physics.....»»
Colorado investigates reports of falsified data on cleanup of about 350 oil, gas sites
State oil and gas regulators are investigating reports that environmental consultants falsified results of tests on soil, groundwater and contamination at about 350 locations in Weld County between 2021 and this summer......»»
Capturing complex atoms in optical tweezers
A team led by Francesca Ferlaino has set a new milestone in atomic physics by trapping individual erbium atoms in optical tweezers for the first time. Taking advantage of erbium's complex electronic structure, which opens up new degrees of freedom an.....»»
Boox Palma 2 review: a device like no other
Have you ever wanted an e-reader that can run Android and fit in your pocket? The Boox Palma 2 is the device you've been looking for......»»
Rainwater insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
A study conducted by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil measured the contributions of rainwater and groundwater to the maintenance of springs and rivers in the vicinity of Brotas, a city in the central portion of São Paulo.....»»
Unexplained heat-wave "hotspots" are popping up across the globe
Earth's hottest recorded year was 2023, at 2.12°F above the 20th-century average. This surpassed the previous record set in 2016. So far, the 10 hottest yearly average temperatures have occurred in the past decade. And, with the hottest summer and h.....»»
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives......»»
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s Disney+ release date moved up
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew was set to debut on December 3. However, Disney has moved the two-episode premiere to an earlier release date......»»
The latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever
I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned three of the best shows running on air anywhere. But the current lineup gives that recent peak a ru.....»»
Apple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at Panera Bread
Earlier this week, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additions, but one of the existing partners will also be going away in a couple months: that being Panera Bre.....»»
Report: iPhone 17 Air prototypes between 5 and 6mm thick, will lack mmWave 5G and second speaker
A new report from The Information today once again highlights Apple’s work on an ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” set to launch next year. According to the report, iPhone 17 Air prototypes are between 5 and 6 millimeters thick, a dramatic reduction c.....»»
Threads testing option to let users choose which feed they want to see by default
As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics. And Meta seems to be really listening to users recently, as the company is now testing an option to let users set which feed they want to see by d.....»»
Reversing climate change may cost quadruple after tipping point, warn experts
Tip the first tile in a line of dominoes and you'll set off a chain reaction, one tile falling after another. Cross a tipping point in the climate system and, similarly, you might spark a cascading set of consequences like hastened warming, rising se.....»»