At first we studied how my disabilities and prosthesis might affect my ability to meet the requirements in-flight. At a later stage we went into detail, to the point of figuring out, for example, whether I should compulsorily use my prosthesis in space, since legs are hardly used there. In summary, I can say that…
In some cases, you might think it’s worth the extra money for your dream vehicle, even if it means greater depreciation over time. For other vehicles, it may be better to seek a suitable, more plentiful alternative. We’re presenting the 10 cars, SUVs, and trucks that are selling the most over the sticker price based…
We have data that goes back 20 years on many models, so we can also tell you which will be dependable and which could be expensive to maintain. Every model listed below came with electronic stability control (ESC) as standard or optional equipment. Some of the models were available with advanced safety systems such as…
Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question…
Beliefs and practices about music’s ability to heal the mind, body, and spirit date back to the Upper Paleolithic period, about 20,000 years ago. Music was widely used by shamans and other healers to treat a variety of ailments, from mental disorders to injuries and illness. Only recently have we separated healing and music; we…
In addition to choosing one of the products we recommend, here are some other ways to reduce the chance that a diaper wipe contains potentially harmful chemicals or is harmful to the environment. Look for red flag chemicals. While 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide are not disclosed on labels, you can spot products likely to contain…
New Pokémon games, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions, are on the way, the Pokémon Company announced today during a Pokémon Presents broadcast. Z-A, the highly anticipated follow-up to the series’ first open-world game, will arrive in late 2025. The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new adventure set in the Lumiose City of…
Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ basements. Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath. Below…
Apple’s forthcoming iOS 18 is loaded with a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered capabilities. The new mobile OS can rewrite your text messages, summarize emails, and identify objects in photos. But one of the most fun features is Image Playground, which generates cartoonlike illustrations based on a text prompt. While Apple has shown examples of its output…
The Helio AirBroom is a three-piece set with a broom, dustpan, and a Helio Mini designed to clean up upholstery or small messes from counters, windows, and shower doors. I evaluated the Helio Mini only as a window squeegee but found it helpful when transferring debris into the dustpan because it’s small and easier to…
