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GIDDYAP
The Mustang Mach-E Delivers a Jolt—If You Can Find a Charge
BY ERIC ADAMS
The electric version of Ford's legendary sports car is a lot of fun to drive. But road trips can be derailed by an underpowered charging network.
CRYPTOGRAPHY
The Zodiac Killer's Cipher Is Finally Cracked After 51 Years
BY DAN GOODIN, ARS TECHNICA
Amateur and professional cryptographers, including those at the FBI, had been trying to decode the infamous serial killer's message to the media for decades.
GIFT GUIDE
22 Gift Ideas for People Working From Home
BY LOURYN STRAMPE
Upgrade your loved one's home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun.
THAT'S HEAVY
All the Stuff Humans Make Now Outweighs Earth's Organisms
BY MATT SIMON
Anthropogenic mass—concrete, metal, and other human creations—has grown to be heavier than plants, animals, and microbes combined. Planet Earth is not happy.
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ANALOG AUTOMATON
The Steampunk Rover Concept That Could Help Explore Venus
BY ADAM MANN
50 years after the first spacecraft touched down on our super hot neighbor (and promptly died), NASA has a plan for a tougher mechanical lander.
PRODUCT REVIEW
The New Surface Pro X Has Improved—a Bit
BY CHRISTOPHER NULL
Microsoft has updated its ARM-powered portable, giving it a faster chip and a new keyboard. It still struggles to compete.
IDEAS
The Race to Get a PlayStation 5 Is the Year's Best Game
BY C. BRANDON OGBUNU
This is what a holiday-shopping craze looks like when everyone's in lockdown.
THE UPTURN
The 'Healthy Building' Surge Will Outlast the Pandemic
BY SONNER KEHRT
Because of Covid-19, developers are realizing that incorporating health concerns in a building's design isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity.
AUTONOMY
Why Do Many Self-Driving Cars Look Like Toasters on Wheels?
BY AARIAN MARSHALL
Without any need for steering wheels or pedals, the cubes give passengers room to maneuver inside. The latest entrant, from Zoox, can hold 4.
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