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How Heat Pumps of the 1800s Are Becoming the Technology of the Future
Innovative thinking has done away with problems that long dogged the electric devices — and both scientists and environmentalists are excited about the possibilities.
Innovative thinking has done away with problems that long dogged the electric devices — and both scientists and environmentalists are excited about the possibilities.
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All sophisticated life on the planet Earth may owe its existence to one freakish event.
Fossilized pollen and leaves reveal that the meteorite that caused the extinction of nonavian dinosaurs also reshaped South America’s plant communities to yield the planet’s largest rain forest.
Come for the fluff, stay for the brown butter–cinnamon sugar filling.
Sophrology exercises can be used to alleviate the Sunday Scaries.
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The history of the beloved beer is full of yeast, witch trials, and royal spats.
“Unfurnished” could also mean no kitchen cabinets.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
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And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon.
In the age of remote work, Instagram reels, and shrinking PTO, the one-day international trip is becoming both absurd and strangely relatable.
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
Territory mapped during France’s colonial rule is behind clash that has exposed tensions between the countries.
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day.
Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Keep your luggage looking (and smelling) fresh with these expert tips. Learn how to clean a suitcase inside and out, and why regular care can extend its life and protect your belongings.
What happens to love, intimacy, and emotional growth when our most vulnerable moments are processed with machines?
The 33-year-old star of ‘Oh, Hi!’ plays a soft boy stuck in a situationship — but in real life, he’s focused on figuring out how to balance his decades-long career and hopeful parenthood.
Don’t let health insurance costs force you back into the game. Start planning now to ensure your early retirement is forever.
In Settegast, where the average person dies before retirement age, Black women battle environmental racism and a record increase in cost of living.
Who says luxury can’t pay for itself? Here’s how to turn sunset cruises into serious returns.
A new modular speaker from Teufel tries to fix one of the worst things about modern gadgets.
Old town ambling, seaside feasting, and fascinating museums await…
This charming shrub will bring all the pollinators to your yard, and it’ll look good while doing it.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines in the coming days after it removes the scientific finding that justified those rules, accordin
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Here, find Vogue’s guide to the very best stays in the City of Light.
The uptick in cases, caused by a variant of the virus nicknamed “razor blade throat,” comes as many Americans have likely gone a year or longer without a Covid shot.
The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.
While advice abounds on the importance of fully unplugging during your hard-earned time off — and for good reason! — what should you do if you’re in a situation where you can’t be fully offline?
You could do nothing—or you could sign up for a new repayment plan. Here are your options.
Their fees are getting higher—and their benefits are sometimes wildly complicated to redeem.
One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that’s not the case.
A closer look at both sides of the “OPI nail drama.”
If you’re a federal student loan borrower or about to become one, your head may be spinning.
Of all the things you might use Venmo for — buying drinks, splitting a check with friends, repaying a loan — there’s a good chance you’ve never had “sending the government a gift to help pay the public debt” on your list.
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