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Microsoft Office is one of the world’s most widely used office platforms—and the numbers don’t seem to be dwindling anytime soon. Statistica states that Office 365 had 258 million monthly users in 2020 and currently controls nearly half of the productivity software market. These mega bundles bring you access to leading Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more—cumulatively serving seemingly every industry. If you handle data and documents regularly, this lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is for you....

In 2018, Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention noted that rising infection rates showed we were “sliding backward,” with “systems that identify, treat, and ultimately prevent STDs… strained to near-breaking point.” The latest report makes it clear those systems have all but crumbled. Here’s everything you need to know. Are STIs and STDs the same thing? Which STDs are on the rise?...

The exhibition will show off several garments designed to either stymie or protect against various privacy-probing surveillance technologies, including a shirt with an X-ray-deflecting patch over the heart, an “off pocket” that zeroes out your phone’s signal when it’s inside, and the aforementioned hoodie and scarf, both engineered to conceal the body’s thermal signature that can be picked up by the IR sensors built into many surveillance cameras and drones....

The new Music Memos app is basically a retooled Voice Memos, but with a bunch of great features for musicians. (Don’t worry, Voice Memos is still available, too.) The Music Memos app is geared towards recording little musical ideas; a guitarist can quickly record a riff for later, and then rate and tag it for archiving. The app also syncs with Garageband, so your sounds can be folded into later compositions (if they make the cut)....

The ultimate goal is to select 24 to 40 candidates who will travel to Mars in groups of four. Mars One wants to land the first group (two men and two women, ideally from four different continents, says CEO Bas Lansdorp) on the red planet in 2023, with the other groups following one at a time, every two years. Applications close August 31, 2013. The nonprofit organization plans to televise the final rounds of the search in 2014, which means the first humans on Mars may be reality TV stars....

You couldn’t pick a better time to get into traditional archery. There’s a wide variety of good, affordable gear. Plus, there are great online resources for new shooters (more on that in a moment). However, there are a few hard truths about getting into trad. First, it’s going to be difficult—you will likely have the impulse to hurl that new bow through the woods on more than one occasion. Second, it’s going to take time—it took me about a year of shooting before I was competent with a recurve and another two years before I was really skilled with one....

But one night last week, something went wrong. While above the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), which sits right near the border between Arizona and California, it “encountered events that led to its unexpected termination,” according to an Army release. The Army says that it is investigating what happened. All told, the aircraft, which is designed to soar at altitudes north of 60,000 feet, remained airborne for 64 days. Previously, the drone had completed other very long duration flights, such as one in 2018 that lasted almost 26 days, and two flights last year of about 18 days....

So put down that Coke Zero and listen up. Maybe you think the jury is still out on artificial sweeteners. Someone once told you they cause cancer. Someone else said they could help you kick your sugar habit. Yet another person claimed that only natural sweeteners are healthy, so you considered switching to stevia. Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that the scientific verdict on this stuff is actually pretty clear....

But bees have been in trouble for quite some time. In 2006, beekeepers from Pennsylvania began to notice that their hives were dying off over winter. “Those were colonies that had, a couple weeks earlier, looked healthy, full of strong bees,” Nathalie Steinhauer, science coordinator of the Bee Informed Partnership, a national nonprofit that monitors honeybee populations, told PopSci earlier this year. “And they came back and the apiary was basically just full of empty hives....

The reasons were manifold, but typically distilled into two major problems: the Concorde was not economical, and the sonic boom it produced was such a nuisance to people on the ground that it could only fly over water. The first and last generation of Concorde reached old age before anyone had managed to solve those problems, so nobody unveiled a shiny new model to replace it. But there’s hope on the horizon....

The Z06 performance version of the Corvette is the track-ready iteration of the car, but even within “Z06” there is that same spectrum of potential, a microcosm of the Corvette line itself. So, even discussing the Z06 requires specificity: We track-tested the top-of-the-line 2023 Z06 that was equipped with all the additional optional go-fast (and stop-fast) equipment because it represents the pinnacle of Chevy’s know-how and the most technically advanced Corvette customers can buy....

Best overall: Dremel 3D45Best for kids: ToyboxBest small: Flash Forge Finder 3Best professional: Creality Ender 3 ProBest budget: Monoprice Mini Delta V2 How we picked the best 3D printers In coming up with our list of recommendations, we considered models from the leading makers of 3D printers. We looked for options that fit a range of circumstances, from beginners to pros. Ease of assembly, versatility, build volume, and price also figured into compiling our list of the best 3D printers....

Best dog coat for style: Kuoser British-Style Dog VestBest full-body dog coat: DogHelios Thunder-Crackle Reflective Dog JacketBest waterproof pet clothes: Derby Originals Horse Tough 600D Ripstop Dog CoatBest dog jacket for large breeds: Carhartt Chore Coat Dog VestBest reflective dog vest: Kurgo North Country CoatBest dog coat on a budget: Gooby Dog Fleece Vest Different features to think about when shopping for dog coats The best dog coats for keeping your pet warm in cold weather should fit properly and feature a durable construction that’s appropriate for lasting through endless rounds of fetch....

Best overall: DuroMax XP12000EHBest small: A-iPower SUA2000iDBest portable: Westinghouse iGen4500DFBest electric start: Wen DF1100XBest budget: DuroMax Duro Star DS5500EH How we picked the best dual-fuel generators As a tech enthusiast and camping addict, I’ve looked at a wide range of portable power stations and related accessories—such as the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core portable generator and the best home wind turbines—for the likes of Popular Science, Scientific American, The Daily Beast, and more....

We all know the frustration you can feel lugging upright vacuums around the house, especially when all you really need to suck up a handful of spilled Cheerios or clear up a couple of dust bunnies. But we also know that, on the opposite end of the spectrum, a robot vacuum can’t handle every type of spill or space. Not to mention the irritation felt when the vacuum cord is simply not long enough to reach the spot you’re trying to clean; cue the hunt for a closer outlet....

The best graduation gift of all is a new laptop—if you can afford one A computer is always a welcome graduation gift. Portability and battery life are important for kids heading off to college, but if the screen and keyboard are too thin, there’s a higher risk of damage. If you’re gifting a laptop, look for something rugged, or at least more substantial than ultrathin models. A Chromebook will provide great battery life and are among the most user-friendly laptops on the market....

Best quality: OXO Good Grips Chef’s Mandoline Slicer 2.0 This Mandoline from OXO is a quality choice for a quality slice. There are over 21 unique settings in 0.5-millimeter increments on the dynamic kitchen gadget. This slicer is easy to use; with an indicator window that displays the thickness setting, a spring-loaded food holder with a wide rim that will not only protect your fingers but store sliced food. The Japanese blades are angled and two-sided so you can get simple slices, crinkle cut, julienne, and more out of your produce....

There are as many different types of mattresses as there are sleeping positions — cotton, wool, latex, silk, cashmere, and a series of fabric-encased coils, to airbeds, futons, and waterbeds. With the best memory foam mattress, you can reap a range of benefits other styles won’t necessarily provide all at once. This piece of bedroom furniture will mold to your body weight and quickly return to its original shape when you get up, which means less time spent shuffling positions while trying to get comfortable every time you get into bed....

These good bacteria help restore the balance of organisms in your gut and fight off other harmful organisms that might be present there. Probiotics also help your digestive system give a boost to immune function. They help ease gas and bloating, improve constipation and even contribute to weight loss. Probiotics are often recommended as dietary supplements for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as well as those who have undergone some sort of antibiotic treatment for any reason....

Best compostable option: Newspaper Gift Wrap – Eco-FriendlyBest multiuse: Eco Kraft Wrapping Paper RollBest reusable: Wrapeez Christmas Gift WrapBest for easy wrapping: Hallmark Kraft Christmas Wrapping PaperBest patterns: The Doodle Factory Christmas Gift Wrapping PaperBest biodegradable paper: Honeycomb Cushioning Packing PaperBest gift bags: Amosfun Christmas Drawstring Gift BagsBest value: Rancco Christmas Wrapping Paper SetBest ribbon: Colors of Christmas Natural Cotton Curling Ribbon Bundle How we selected the best recyclable wrapping paper While you might be quick to crumple and toss any and all holiday wrapper paper into the recycling bin, only a very few select types are actually recyclable....