Known as the “Doomsday Glacier,” the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is one of the most rapidly changing glaciers on Earth, and its future evolution is one of the biggest unknowns when it comes to predicting global sea level rise. The eastern ice shelf of the Thwaites Glacier is supported at its northern end by a… Continue reading The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse
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Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP View image in fullscreen A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital Chinese robotaxis are due to… Continue reading Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
watch now Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands… Continue reading Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)
Ostensibly, plant lovers should be the easiest to shop for. Just get them a plant, right? Wrong. (Well, most of the time.) I review indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a proud plant parent for almost 30 years, so I can say that even if you have a running mental catalog of all… Continue reading The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)
Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing
Much of the imagery is familiar from previous releases, and includes things like a photo of a stuffed tiger, a photo of a framed Times of London cover of Princess Diana placed at the back of a closet, photos of the many paintings of nude women in Epstein’s townhouse, and framed photos of Epstein associates… Continue reading Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing
Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’
Lauren Goode: I love that. Is it on Spotify? Michael Calore: Yeah, we’re everywhere. Lauren Goode: All right. Michael Calore: Yeah. We’re Trans Lunar on this one. Lauren Goode: That’s amazing. Michael Calore: Thanks, Brian. Brian Barrett: Yeah. Michael Calore: What do you like about it? What’s your favorite song? Name three songs. Lauren Goode:… Continue reading Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’
Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
I don’t know about you, but Christmas snuck up on me this year. I’m still in denial that it’s only a few days away, and there’s still plenty of shopping I need to complete. If you’re in the same boat as me, have I got a hot tip for you: If you’re shopping for any… Continue reading Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
Momenta to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia through Grab partnership and investment
Singapore, 18 December, 2025 – Momenta, a leading autonomous driving technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, which includes a strategic investment by Grab and a joint effort to bring advanced autonomous driving technologies to the region’s complex urban mobility markets. Momenta adopts a distinctive dual approach to… Continue reading Momenta to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia through Grab partnership and investment
Medline Indicated to Open 6.9% Higher After Year’s Biggest IPO
(Bloomberg) — Medline Inc. (MDLN) shares are indicated to open 6.9% above their initial public offering price, after the medical supplier raised $6.26 billion in the year’s biggest listing. The shares are indicated at $31 each, versus the IPO price of $29. Medline, which counts Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc. and Hellman & Friedman among… Continue reading Medline Indicated to Open 6.9% Higher After Year’s Biggest IPO
Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick
This all bodes well for when we eventually get to drive the final production of the Type 00. But of course there’s much that can still go wrong between now and then. And considering the company’s form of late, you wouldn’t bet against fate dealing Jaguar yet another bad hand. Glover is clear all this… Continue reading Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick