Batteries are ubiquitous – in one form or another, they’re powering a lot of our wireless tech. That also means we’re throwing out a lot of batteries once they’ve been drained, which isn’t doing our environment any favors. Many of us have opted for rechargeable batteries to power some of our devices, from TV remotes … Read more
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Earth Day arrives on Monday, April 22, but you can already take part. We at WIRED value sustainability all year long, and right now you’ll find plenty of sales on our favorite eco-conscious gear. Be sure to check out our related buying guides, including Best Reusable Products, Best Recycled and Upcycled Gear, Best Clothing Made … Read more
Apple today announced that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015, advancing towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Apple’s latest Environmental Progress Report details the company’s efforts and innovations in clean energy, efficient recycling practices, and sustainable material usage that have contributed to this substantial decrease in emissions. According … Read more
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners. The process can be initiated on Apple’s trade-in page in many countries, with customers able to submit a form to receive a prepaid shipping … Read more
Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners will need to complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity recorded through the Workout app or an app that adds information to the Health … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover collects a sample from a Martian rock using a bit on the end of its robotic arm.Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA announced today that it is abandoning its longstanding plan for ferrying rock and soil samples from Mars to Earth. Instead the agency will seek proposals for quicker and cheaper ways to deliver the … Read more
Cozy Earth Silk Pillow: two-minute review I’m always on the hunt for the next great pillow. I’ve tested dozens of high-end bed pillows, and several were very good. However, the Cozy Earth Silk Pillow may be the very best pillow that I’ve ever tested (it’s definitely in my top five). I love thick, plush pillows, … Read more
Avi Loeb and his team say that metallic balls found near Papua New Guinea could be of extraterrestrial origin.Credit: Avi Loeb’s photo collection The Woodlands, Texas A sensational claim made last year that an ‘alien’ meteorite hit Earth near Papua New Guinea in 2014 got its first in-person airing with the broader scientific community on … Read more