Rivian’s R2 beat its own climate goals four years early
Rivian’s R2 beat its own climate goals four years early

Rivian always planned for its all-important R2 vehicle to be less expensive than its pricey R1 predecessors, but also less polluting. The production process for the R2 would rely on more renewable energy, and the vehicle itself would feature more recycled and biodegradable materials than the models that came before it. With this and a […]

2 ‘Useless’ Habits Only Highly Intelligent People Have, By A Psychologist

Highly intelligent people tend to stare into space and step away from work. Psychology explains why these ‘useless’ habits signal a surprisingly sharp mind.

Aurora Forecast: 22 States May See Northern Lights On Wednesday Night

NOAA forecasts up to a G2 geomagnetic storm overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, which could bring aurora to northern U.S. states.

Fall Begins Tonight — Here’s The Exact Time Of The September Equinox

Fall officially begins tonight with the September equinox. Here’s the exact time it happens across every U.S. time zone — and what it means.

White Sharks May Be Using Gulf Reefs As Underwater Migration Highways

White sharks have been detected for the first time at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, revealing that these famous predators travel thousands of kilometers to use offshore reefs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Amazon wants to help the Colorado River, but we still don’t know how much water the company uses 
Amazon wants to help the Colorado River, but we still don’t know how much water the company uses 

Amazon plans to spend $20 million on water conservation projects along the Colorado River, a crucial but dwindling water supply for 40 million people in the Western US. The initiative comes as Amazon and other tech companies face mounting scrutiny over how much water their data centers use. Amazon has a goal of becoming water […]

A ‘Happiest Habit’ To End Your Day With, By A Psychologist

Psychologists say how you end your day shapes how you remember it. Here’s the two-step ‘soft landing’ habit that makes an ordinary day feel like a good one.

The No. 1 ‘Reflex Habit’ Most Intelligent People Have, By A Psychologist

Why do intelligent people walk away from failing plans so quickly? A psychologist explains the sunk cost trap and the habit that makes starting over easier.

Could We Get To October Without An Atlantic Hurricane?

2026 holds the record for the latest date of hurricane formation in the Atlantic, and we are still waiting. Could we make it to October hurricane-free in the Atlantic?

After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

Following a difficult journey, the probe will soon begin unravelling the mysteries of Mercury’s magnetic field and internal structure.