With advances in e-ink tech and touch screens, the problems of first-generation eReaders are all but gone. There are no more weird visual artifacts and lag when turning a page. You won’t need to struggle with dark screens that are impossible to see at night. And unlike the early 2000s, you have more than one or two eReaders to choose from. But with so many eReaders on the market, it can be difficult to find the device that suits your needs and your reading habits....
Best gardening and outdoor work gloves: SHOWA Atlas 370BM-07Best rose gardening gloves: Leather Gardening Gloves by Fir TreeBest touchscreen gardening gloves: Digz Women’s Signature Gardening GlovesBest children’s gardening gloves: G & F Products JustForKids Kids WorkBest budget gardening glove: Dowellife Working Gloves Things to consider when buying the best gardening gloves Gardening gloves are for more than just keeping your hands clean; they are garden equipment that offers protection from irritants such as poison ivy, guard your hands against potentially hazardous pesticides, and protect you from simple cuts and scrapes....
If you have problem areas, there are models that can mold to or specifically fit the shoulders, neck, or lower back. In addition, there are options that can shape themselves to most areas of the body, so you can use one heating pad even if you’ve got lots of different sore spots. So get ready for some heat, and take a look at the best heating pads, along with tips on how to choose the right one for your aching body....
While hot air brushes create smooth looks like traditional hair dryers, some hot air brushes can also act as a curling iron or hair straightener, depending on the brush attachments or design. With tons of options on the market, choosing the right one for your mane can be tricky. They offer varying brush head thickness, and heat technologies. In order to ensure you make the right choice for your new hot air brush, we’ve looked into the top models so you can make a more informed decision for your hair care....
Here are some of our favorite Kindle deals: Kindle $59.99 (Was $109.99) This black Kindle includes a built-in front light and three months of free Kindle Unlimited with auto-renewal. And you don’t have to deal with pesky lockscreen ads (models with lockscreen ads are cheaper, though, so keep scrolling if you want to snag one and save). A 167 PPI glare-free display reads like paper, even in direct sunlight. In fact, it’s easy—and comfortable—to read indoors, outdoors, during the day, and even at night thanks to the Kindle’s adjustable brightness....
Best cooling socks: ASICS Unisex Cooling Single TabBest Smartwool socks men: Smartwool Men’s PhD Run Cold Weather SocksBest Smartwool socks women: Smartwool Women’s PhD Run Cold Weather SocksMost comfortable socks: Nike Spark Cushioned No-Show Running SocksBest compression socks for running: Physix Gear Sport Compression Socks for Men & Women What to look for when shopping for the best running socks If you’re in the market for finding the best running socks, there are a few key factors to consider, including where you run, the type of running you do, and your preferred running season....
The best snowboard helmet will fit snugly, fasten with a secure chin strap, and protect you from the cold while allowing for venting and moisture-wicking for added comfort. For safety, your helmet should be certified by the ASTM, and should coordinate and fit seamlessly with your goggles. While there is no actual difference between skiing and snowboarding helmets in terms of practical protection, snowboarders are big on style, and this carries through to snowboard helmets....
Best aviators: Ray-Ban Rb3025 Classic Aviator SunglassesBest women’s sunglasses: Quay Women’s Sweet Dreams SunglassesBest men’s sunglasses: Oakley Men’s Oo9102 Holbrook SunglassesBest mirrored: SOJOS SJ1072 Small Square Mirrored SunglassesBest budget: YOSHYA Retro Vintage Narrow Cat Eye Sunglasses for Women What to consider when buying the best sunglasses When looking for the best sunglasses you might lean toward picking by their aesthetics first, but a good place to start is figuring out what shape face you have....
Best overall: Black Diamond Alpine FLZBest carbon fiber: MSR Dynalock Ascent CarbonBest aluminum: Leki Makalu LiteBest for hiking: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon CorkBest for backpacking: Black Diamond Trail Ergo CorkBest ultralight: Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece CarbonBest budget: Trekology Trek-Z How we picked the best trekking poles I’ve been writing about outdoor gear and my often dubious adventure travel for decades at publications like Hearst, HuffPost, BBC Travel, Fodor’s, Adventure Cycling, Input, and many others....
Changing a display from landscape to portrait mode can convey ergonomic benefits as well. In vertical (or portrait mode) you aren’t moving your eyes, head, and neck from left to right as much. Less movement results in a more comfortable viewing experience. Plus, it’s easier to scroll up and down than from left to right (don’t take my word for it, look at the scrolling design of your mouse!). Vertical monitors are still a relatively new concept, so it’s not a standard feature....
Most standard yoga mats are 2-feet wide by 5 1/2- to 6-feet long, made from rubber or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). While it may seem like a simple product, there are lots of distinctions among various mats—you may be surprised by how many options there are. Some are better suited to certain types of yoga and having the wrong one can make your practice more challenging. Across the board, though, the best yoga mats tend to be grippy and slip-proof, though that doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be super-squishy....
The beyerdynamic M70 PRO X’s design As a company that boasts a very clear, unifying visual aesthetic across all sectors, beyerdynamic is no slouch when it comes to product design. The M70 PRO X is a microphone with simple lines and a matte black chassis—features that are exemplary of the entire PRO X line (which includes the DT 700 PRO X and DT 900 PRO X headphones, both of which are worth a look for mobile producers)....
The harmless, surprisingly edible insects are a staple sound and sight in summer, but their numbers vary year to year in the US. The more slow-growing kinds, known as periodical cicadas, are grouped into “broods” based on when and where they burrow out of the ground. Entomologists have been tracking the animals’ life cycles since the late 1800s, which is how they know it’s Brood X’s turn to surface. With three species and billions of individuals, “it’s one of the biggest graduating classes on record,” says Chris Simon, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at the University of Connecticut....
Meet Sparky, a bison that was struck by lightning in 2013. Sparky lives at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa. A few years ago, Karen Viste-Sparkman, a biologist with the United States Fish And Wildlife Service (USFWS) noticed a bison bleeding, standing apart from the herd. Upon closer inspection, she realized that he’d been struck by lightning. Viste-Sparkman and others kept track of him, watching as against all odds, the newly-named “Sparky” recovered from his injuries....
Birdwatching is open to all. Unless you are Black. This is the message Christian Cooper received as he was birding in New York City’s Central Park last week. When Cooper asked a white woman to obey the posted signs regarding off-leash dogs, she called the police, claiming that her life was being threatened by an African American man. Christian Cooper filmed the encounter, which his sister posted online. It went viral, resulting in the woman being fired from her job....
As this year’s nesting season for the blue-throated Macaw nesting season comes to an end, the Laney Rickman Reserve reports 16 nesting attempts in the 100 nest boxes monitored by the park’s rangers. The nesting resulting in eight chicks successfully fledging—a significant number nt for conservation of the species, according to the Rainforest Trust. The Laney Rickman Reserve was created in 2018 in the southeast portion of the Beni Savanna as an effort to protect the largest known group of nesting critically endangered Blue-throated Macaws in the world....
GIVE YOURSELF A DEAD HAND You need: An oversize pair of flesh-color rubber gloves Cold cream Waterproof tape Spread the cold cream over your hands, and then put on the gloves. Have a friend pour water into the space remaining in the gloves. Use wide waterproof surgical adhesive tape to seal the openings to your wrists. “When you touch anyone with the clammy hands, the sensation is gruesome,” PopSci writer Ken Murray says....
While getting plans for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project past the California Coastal Commission was a major regulatory hurdle that has since been cleared, the project will still need other state permits before construction can begin, according to Reuters. The proposed facility (estimated to be completed in 2027) will provide 5 million gallons of drinking water for 40,000 people in Orange County daily. This will reduce the district’s reliance on water imported from the State Water Project and the Colorado River by up to 70 percent and bolster the emergency supply, LA Times reported....
A lab assistant moves towards him holding an aluminum disk tethered to a wire. Risdon notices the assistant’s hands are badly scarred. The doctor’s doing, the assistant confirms with an affirmative nod. He dips a swatch of blotting paper in saltwater and places it on Risdon’s left hand. The wires connect to a sprawling tabletop apparatus centered around a galvanometer—a machine to detect current. Electricity surges through the electrodes, and a bead of light jumps across a graduated scale on the meter....
For people trying to navigate the pandemic while also reducing their own waste, this might be a bit of a shock to the system, especially since plastic-based PPE can be a bane on recycling systems and ground water. While there’s advice out there on how to make the best use of N95 masks, you might be confused about what to do with your pile of fabric face coverings The reality is that textile recycling isn’t accessible to everyone....
