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As air pollution decreases in the western Northern Hemisphere, several new climate simulations suggest tropical cyclones in the Atlantic may increase. The forecast is troubling, though not necessarily a surprise.  When tiny aerosols like dust, soot, and sulfates are airborne, they create smog that can dim sunlight and cool Earth's atmosphere and surface.Broadly speaking, that's opposite to the impact of greenhouse gasses, which trap energy from the Sun in our atmosphere and warm our planet. Given the competing tug-of-war…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stepping off the curb to hail a cab. Hopping in a taxi to get home from the train station. For more than a century, these yellow sedans have been iconic symbols of New York City and a daily presence in the lives of its residents. In recent years, ride-hailing…

This satellite image provided by the NOAA shows five tropical storms churning in the Atlantic basin on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. The storms, from left, are Hurricane Sally over the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Paulette over Bermuda, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rene, and Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky. A NOAA study released on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of…

Xiaomi and Realme are rivals not only in the smartphone segment, but also in various other product categories that the two companies are a part of. Today, this covers audio products, televisions, streaming devices, tablets, laptops, wearables, and the smart home segment, with Realme usually entering the segment a little bit later, and almost always matching the pricing and feature set of the equivalent products from its biggest competitor. The rivalry has now extended to robot vacuum cleaners as well, giving Realme a much…

Handheld vacuum cleaners aren't quite as glamorous and attention-grabbing as their robotic counterparts, but they can be just as rewarding for a self-proclaimed cleaning enthusiast like me. This segment has a lot of options competing for attention ranging from traditional brands such as Eureka Forbes to modern, tech-focussed ones such as Dyson. What has thus far been missing in this space is an affordable cordless device that truly stands out, and Realme hopes to fill that gap with its new handheld cordless vacuum…

As someone who likes to take a technologically advanced and hands-on approach to home cleaning, I've found that a good, high-end handheld vacuum cleaner is an invaluable tool to have around the house. Whether it's everyday cleaning or tackling specific messes as they happen, it helps to have a quick and convenient vacuum cleaner handy. Dyson makes some of the most impressive and technically advanced handheld vacuum cleaners, and the latest product from the company uses innovative technology to enhance the cleaning…