Sneaky safari: Thula Solutions’ electric 4×4 gets you closer to nature [video]
Sneaky safari: Thula Solutions’ electric 4×4 gets you closer to nature [video]

Thula Solutions’ new electric safari vehicles aren’t repurposed diesels – they were engineered from the ground up as purpose-built electric safari vehicles designed to get curious tourists, scientists, and park workers closer to the action than ever be…

Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.

Don’t miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9
Don’t miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9

Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.

On this day in space! Aug. 8, 1977: Soviet Union’s Salyut 5 reconnaissance space station burns up in Earth’s atmosphere
On this day in space! Aug. 8, 1977: Soviet Union’s Salyut 5 reconnaissance space station burns up in Earth’s atmosphere

Salyut 5 was a Soviet space station and part of the highly-secretive Almaz military space station program.

Amazon circumvents community vote for massive AI data center using 45-year-old rules — Gilroy residents locked out of public comment window

Residents of Gilroy, California, were caught by surprise when an Amazon data center started construction in their city. Negotiations for the project started in 2020, with public comments open until 2024, but it flew under the radar.

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition Review: Extra cool
Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition Review: Extra cool

The Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition is a lightweight gaming mouse with a built-in fan for keeping your palm cool.

Heavy equipment space race heats up with new Vermeer lunar excavator [update]
Heavy equipment space race heats up with new Vermeer lunar excavator [update]

International equipment manufacturer Vermeer has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its Interlune excavator, a machine designed to ingest 100 metric tons of rocks and dirt per hour, extracting valuable helium as it makes its way across the surface … of…

1 Trait That Matters More Than Honesty In A Relationship, By A Psychologist

Honesty isn’t what makes a relationship last. A psychologist explains the quieter trait — perceived partner responsiveness — that predicts closeness, repair and trust

GM is making EV charging a LOT easier
GM is making EV charging a LOT easier

In mid-June GM hosted their 2026 Empower event, where they made several major announcements. But there are two in particular that will be big benefits to the day-to-day electric vehicle driver, especially when it comes to charging GM brand EVs.