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A guide to lithium-ion battery charging best practices - Popular …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · When your battery is discharging, Battery University recommends that you only let it reach 50 percent before topping it up again. While you’re charging it back up, you should also avoid pushing ...
The top engineering innovations of 2021 - Popular Science
WEBDec 2, 2021 · It's the Best of What's New. Hybrit. From deadly floods in Queens, New York, to a deep-freeze in Texas, the climate crisis is banging on the US’s front door. This year’s top engineering ...
What is 'zombie deer' disease? | Popular Science
WEBJun 13, 2022 · Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America. Most recently detected in North Carolina in March 2022, CWD ...
The best home wind turbines for 2024, according to experts
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Best eco-friendly: Tumo-Int 1000W 3 Blades 48V Wind Turbine. Getting the best home wind turbine for your home is no small feat—sometimes quite literally. It takes a big product to get the level ...
The most incredible pictures of every planet in our solar system
WEBNov 29, 2017 · Captured with NASA’s Messenger spacecraft in 2011, this image of Mercury shows the tiny, hot planet’s many craters, named after writers, artists and musicians. This one’s a little bit more ...
The best portable WiFi of 2024 - Popular Science
WEBMay 5, 2023 · Best designed portable WiFi. TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router. See It. Most user-friendly portable WiFi. GlocalMe G4 Pro 4G LTE Mobile HotSpot. See It. Best portable WiFi for ...
The Psychology of Semen, Part Two: Your Questions Answered
WEBMay 10, 2011 · Women who frequently ingest their partner’s semen have been shown to have a significantly lower risk of preeclampsia — a mysterious and dangerous pregnancy condition that is the leading cause ...
6 uses for silica gel packets around your home - Popular Science
WEBJun 1, 2023 · Abate rust and tarnish concerns. Metal tools, razors, or materials risk rusting if exposed to moisture. Add some silica gel packets to your toolbox, for example, to reduce that chance of exposure ...
The best satellite phones for global calls and connecting outdoors
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Final thoughts on the best satellite phones. Best overall: Garmin inReach Messenger. Best satellite messenger: Spot X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger. Best for international travel ...