Opinion: Geoengineering is shockingly inexpensive
Despite decades of warnings and international climate agreements, global carbon emissions are still rising. Carbon emissions seem like an unstoppable juggernaut as energy-hungry humans keep breeding and pursuing more affluent lifestyles. Reducing emi.....»»
Stellantis invests in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
Sodium-ion batteries could offer an alternative to lithium, especially for inexpensive short-range EVs......»»
Portable monitors could make foldable-screen gadgets finally make sense
Opinion: I'd rather have my secondary, portable screen fold than my phone or PC. Asus plans to release this foldable OLED monitor in 2024. Electronics retailer Abt Electronics.....»»
Study show dry-cleaning fluid holds promise for sustainable organic synthesis
The widely used dry-cleaning and degreasing solvent perc can be converted to useful chemicals by a new, clean, safe, and inexpensive procedure. The Kobe University discovery using on-demand UV activation may open the path to upcycling perc and thus c.....»»
Apple China iPhone downturn expected to continue throughout 2024
Apple's iPhone sales in China will probably worsen throughout 2024, according to Jefferies analysts, with a double-digit decline forecast for sales in the country.Futian District, ShenzhenDespite the opinion of some analysts that Apple's being "resil.....»»
The OPPO Find X7 Ultra cameras could be the ones to beat this year
Despite not being physically present at CES 2024, Oppo has debuted its brand new OPPO Find X7 Ultra smartphone. The post The OPPO Find X7 Ultra cameras could be the ones to beat this year appeared first on Phandroid. In our opinion, smartp.....»»
Why Motorola could be the smartphone company to beat in 2024
Motorola had a shockingly great year in 2023 — and it's poised to be even more impressive in 2024......»»
Opinion: Climate change solutions require collaboration between politicians, scientists and entrepreneurs
Most Canadians agree something should be done about climate change. Yet, even though there is tremendous pressure on politicians to do something, widespread discontent usually follows whatever action they may take......»»
Opinion: COP28 agreement on adapting to climate change kicks the real challenge down the road
COP28 concluded late on Wednesday morning to a mixed reaction. The Dubai agreement extracted a promise from nearly 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels, but it leaves many questions unanswered when it comes to keeping global average tem.....»»
Apple partly halts Beeper’s iMessage app again, suggesting a long fight ahead
Opinion: Beeper isn't just fighting Apple, it's pushing against human instincts. Enlarge / The dream of everybody having blue bubbles, and epic photos of perfectly digestible meals, as proffered by Beeper. (credit: Beeper).....»»
New poll reveals Hispanic vote in the United States is up for grabs in next presidential election
While most Hispanics remain registered Democrats, support for the party is eroding, according to the results of the Annual Hispanic Public Opinion Survey......»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
HP misreads room, awkwardly brags about its “less hated” printers
Opinion: HP's printer business practices have infuriated users for years. Enlarge (credit: HP) HP knows people have grown to hate printers. It even knows that people hate HP printers. But based on a new marketing campai.....»»
Opinion: Education should look to the way artists are embracing AI, instead of turning its back on the technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a major impact on many sectors of society over the coming decades. Some of these effects may be positive, others less so......»»
Opinion: COP28 president is wrong—science clearly shows fossil fuels must go (and fast)
According to the president of COP28, the latest round of UN climate negotiations in the United Arab Emirates, there is "no science" indicating that phasing out fossil fuels is necessary to restrict global heating to 1.5°C......»»
Lucid cuts 2024 prices to expand market for Air sedan
The EV maker is reducing trims from four to three and expanding options packages. The most inexpensive Air is $78,900 with shipping vs. $83,900 for the 2023 model year, Lucid says......»»
Online "likes" for toxic social media posts prompt more—and more hateful—messages, researcher says
The rampant increase of hate messages on social media is a scourge in today's technology-infused society. Racism, homophobia, xenophobia and even personal attacks on people who have the audacity to disagree with someone else's political opinion—the.....»»
Durable, inexpensive electrocatalyst generates clean hydrogen and oxygen from water
A new electrocatalyst made of nickel (Ni), iron (Fe) and silicon (Si) that decreases the amount of energy required to synthesize H2 from water has been manufactured in a simple and cost-effective way, increasing the practicality of H2 as a clean and.....»»
Opinion: Responsible ESG investing in the Global South requires overcoming the Global North"s savior complex
ESG standards (Environment, Social and Governance) are metrics designed to guide responsible investing. The "S" in ESG has evolved into the financial innovation of social impact investing (SII), which promotes social benefits such as environmental pr.....»»
Stellantis CEO Tavares says EU, U.S. elections may slow EV sales
Stellantis may have to change its strategy "if political and public opinion tends toward fewer EVs," CEO Carlos Tavares said. .....»»
Napoleon review: a thrilling, hilarious historical epic
Ridley Scott's Napoleon is a thrilling, shockingly funny historical epic......»»