EPA"s crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step—but it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put
The U.S. government is planning to crack down on power plants' greenhouse gas emissions, and, as a result, a lot of money is about to pour into technology that can capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks and lock it away......»»
Gurman: Apple ‘evaluating’ idea of releasing a TV set again
According to this weekend’s Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is ‘evaluating’ the idea of releasing an Apple-branded TV set, once again. more….....»»
Tata takes control of Pegatron"s sole iPhone plant in India
India's Tata Electronics is reportedly buying a 60 percent stake in Taiwan-based Pegatron's only India iPhone facility, strengthening Tata's position as Apple's main supplier partner in the country.Tata has reportedly bought a controlling stake in a.....»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: How well do the flagships compare?
The OnePlus 13 is out in China and promises big performance, as well as camera and battery upgrades. Here's how it compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra......»»
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look … The post NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus appeared f.....»»
Netflix’s hit series Arcane is TV’s best Game of Thrones successor
Netflix's Arcane comes closer to matching the unwieldy, violent power of Game of Thrones than any other show of the past five years......»»
I used CamelCamelCamel to check if these are the best deal prices for Black Friday (they are)
Retailers sometimes increase prices before big sales. But I used a tool to find the best deal prices for Black Friday and make sure they're good......»»
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
Should NASA return to the moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away?.....»»
Extreme heat weakens land"s power to absorb carbon, analysis finds
A new European Space Agency-backed study shows that the extreme heat waves of 2023, which fueled huge wildfires and severe droughts, also undermined the land's capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon. This diminished carbon uptake drove atmospheric ca.....»»
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»
These are the new emojis you might find on your phone in 2025
As 2024 winds to a close, it’s hard not to look ahead to the new year and everything it will bring with it. They might … The post These are the new emojis you might find on your phone in 2025 appeared first on BGR. As 2024 wind.....»»
What Lee Zeldin’s Nomination Means for the EPA
What to expect from Donald Trump’s EPA pick: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water......»»
Early Black Friday External Hard Drive and Portable SSD Deals
With these early Black Friday deals you can add some additional storage space for your laptop or desktop computer for cheap......»»
Early Black Friday Gaming Chair Deals 2024: As cheap as $90
Early Black Friday deals are here, which means you can get tons of gaming chairs on a big discount. Come discover our favorite deal of the moment......»»
Ytterbium thin-disk lasers pave the way for sensitive detection of atmospheric pollutants
Alongside carbon dioxide, methane is a key driver of global warming. To detect and monitor the climate pollutants in the atmosphere precisely, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have developed an advanced laser tech.....»»
Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience
Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford enginee.....»»
Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security
Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila Univ.....»»
Tapbacks are better in iOS 18’s Messages app, but they need one key fix
One of the Messages app’s most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But there’s one tapback fix that’s become more needed than ever, and I hope.....»»
As ABL Space departs launch, the 1-ton rocket wars have a clear winner
"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably." A 7-year-old launch company that has yet to have a rocket successfully lift off annou.....»»
River emits five times more methane after wastewater treatment plant, research finds
A stretch of river into which treated wastewater has been discharged emits five times more methane than a stretch of river without that wastewater. This is according to research by Ida Peterse and Lisanne Hendriks of Radboud University......»»
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»