European starlings were the best at imitating R2-D2's multphonic sounds because they can control both sides of both sides of the syrinx independently, the researchers say. Pexels Birds have shown the ...

Here at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, we've gotten our best look yet at the new 2026 Rivian R2, and we've also seen the new 2026 Jeep Recon, two new all-electric SUVs that are coming in early 2026.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, R2-D2 beeped and booped—and now birds that copy the Star Wars character are giving scientists fresh insight into how different species imitate complex sounds ...

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As 2025 winds down, more details are starting to trickle out about Rivian’s highly anticipated 2026 Rivian R2 midsize SUV. In its third-quarter letter to shareholders, Rivian outlined several new ...

The all-electric Rivian R2 SUV will have a Launch Edition variant when it launches in early 2026. The R2 will also feature bidirectional charging capability, allowing it to provide power to a house.

Some of your favorite stories may have taken place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but a new Crocs collection brings that universe closer to home. A new Star Wars Crocs drop includes three ...

Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is taking on a new role at his company as part of a restructuring ahead of next year’s launch of the R2 SUV, which involves a layoff of more than 600 employees.

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Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, ...

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