BBC Rewind has a collection of freely downloadable sound effects available, as well as a mixer mode you can use to play around with them to your heart's content. For the deep-cut retrotech enthusiasts among us, I call your attention to the Electronics section, but there's a lot here to enjoy.

Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.

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