The influencers of pandemic gardening

To the untrained eye, Kevin Espiritu’s garden is an overflowing hodgepodge of containers: stackable planters growing beans, herbs in traditionally narrow windowsill planters and a variety of trellises inside canvas grow bags. The front yard is packed…

Coronavirus Live Updates: Kentucky Governor Orders 30-Day Mask Mandate

Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects across the world.

Notre Dame Cathedral To Be Rebuilt Without Modern Touches

French President Macron initially pushed for a contemporary touch but came around to the traditionalists’ argument.

Jameela Jamil’s ‘Odd’ Talent Might Make You Wince

“The Good Place” alum’s told Conan O’Brien that a medical condition has left her skin extra flexible.

Updates From The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Doom Patrol, and More

HBO Max has tapped Max Minghella for a new sci-fi tinged horror series. Quibi wants to try and bring one of Junji Ito’s most iconic horror manga to life. Another familiar face returns to Agents of SHIELD. Plus, what’s next for Into the Dark. Spoilers now!

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This Ultra-Quiet Window Air Conditioner Has the Most Genius Design I've Ever Seen

This air conditioner’s design is, frankly, upsetting.

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Lincoln announces Monochromatic Package for Corsair, Nautilus, and Aviator

Lincoln’s luxury SUVs have proven to be quite popular with buyers, and the automaker has announced that the Monochromatic Package that debuted with the Navigator last fall is now available for other luxury SUVs in its line. Luxury SUV buyers looking at the Corsair, Nautilus, and Aviator can choose to add the Monochromatic Package to their vehicles. The package is … Continue reading

The first Apple Silicon Mac may not be what we expected

Apple may have confirmed it’s working on its own processors, but exactly which will be the first Macs to use Apple Silicon remains a source of speculation. Announced at WWDC 2020, Apple’s homegrown Arm-based chips will begin to show up in Macs by the end of the year, the company promised; now, analysts are wading in with their instincts on … Continue reading

Scientists develop a new cathode coating to extend lithium-ion battery life

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energies Argonne National Laboratory have been working with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to develop a new particle-level cathode coating for lithium-ion batteries meant to increase their life and safety. The new coating the team created is called PEDOT. PEDOT is an idea three years in the making scientists say is an … Continue reading

Rivian raises $2.5 billion more: New and old investors back EV-maker

Rivian has added another $2.5 billion to its coffers, with the electric truck company closing its first investment round of 2020. The further cash injection comes even before Rivian has released its first model, with the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV not expected to launch until 2021. At the same time, Rivian’s delivery trucks for Amazon – which the … Continue reading