Most and Least Reliable Dishwasher Brands

No brand is completely immune to problems, and a brand’s quality can fluctuate over time due to changes in design or production. But our survey reveals that dishwashers from certain brands are significantly less likely than others to experience problems during their first five years. Using our reliability ratings, you can increase your chances of…

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How to Use Your Space Heater Safely

Certification: Make sure the heater you buy carries a safety certification label from an independent testing organization, such as the UL mark, the ETL label from Intertek, or certification from the CSA Group. Recently, more than half a million Govee space heaters were recalled after over 100 reports of overheating, including seven fires and a…

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These Newly Discovered Cells Breathe in Two Ways

The team members went through a process of incrementally determining what elements and molecules the bacterial strain could grow on. They already knew it could use oxygen, so they tested other combinations in the lab. When oxygen was absent, RSW1 could process hydrogen gas and elemental sulfur—chemicals it would find spewing from a volcanic vent—and…

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AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September

After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the web for millions of users throughout the…

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Which Apple AirPods Should You Buy?

Our testers have evaluated all the headphones and earbuds in Apple’s current lineup in our Yonkers, N.Y., sound labs and have found significant differences among the models in terms of fit, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, and value for the money. To help you choose the right AirPods, we explain the pros and cons of each…

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