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Another Trump presidency is literally toxic — his opponents are gearing up for battle

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Scott Olson, Getty Images Donald Trump clinched a presidential victory, ushering in another term of environmental rollbacks that’ll make it more difficult to safeguard our air, water, and climate. “Environmental [regulation] is the biggest tool for stopping growth ... it costs much...

Wed Nov 6, 2024 17:23
The first wooden satellite launched into space

Artistic representation of Lignosat wooden satellite. | Art: KyotoU/Gakuji Tobiyama In a first for the world, scientists launched a satellite made from wood into space. As it orbits the planet from some 250 miles away, researchers will study whether wood is sturdy enough for space. Called LignoSat, after the Latin word...

Tue Nov 5, 2024 17:21
US immigration policy has a huge blind spot: climate change

Activists gather in New York City in August 2024. | Photo: Luigi Yañez Joe Biden raised hopes that the US would finally plan for climate-displaced migrants. Today, it’s still a glaring hole in climate and immigration policy. Continue reading…

Sun Nov 3, 2024 16:54
For sale, a good night’s sleep, just $4,700

Cat not included. Using the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra has given me the best sleep of my life. I just can’t get over the price and subscription. Continue reading…

Sat Nov 2, 2024 14:52
Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner

Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Apple is taking a 20 percent stake in its iPhone satellite connectivity partner Globalstar — a stake worth $400 million — as part of an expansion of its deal with the company. Globalstar will also receive a prepayment of $1.1 billion from Apple that is intended to improve satellite infrastructure....

Fri Nov 1, 2024 18:46
Wyze added a big color screen to its latest budget-friendly smart scale

The Wyze Scale Ultra includes a 4.3-inch color screen that shares more health data. | Image: Wyze The addition of a 4.3-inch color TFT screen makes the new Wyze Scale Ultra one of the brand’s most expensive smart scales to date, but at $43.99, it’s still considerably cheaper than offerings from companies like Withings. It’s...

Fri Nov 1, 2024 16:47

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