The end of Ethereum mining could be a bonanza for GPU shoppers
Graphics card prices have been dropping all year—and could go even lower. While these GPUs were liquidated following 2018 flooding in China, they provide a good visual for the flood of GPUs hitting secondhand markets these days. (cre.....»»
These Mining Companies Are Ready to Raid the Seabed
Ocean exploration to prepare for deep-sea mining has been greenlit in Norway. These are the startups hoping to benefit......»»
Impacts for half of all mining areas in the world are undocumented
A recent commentary published in Nature raises concerns about the extensive, yet largely unmeasured, environmental and societal consequences of mining activities worldwide......»»
B&H"s latest discounts slash up to $1,700 off Apple computers
Not to be outdone by other retailers, B&H Photo returns to adding huge discounts to several popular Apple computers during the final day of CES 2024 with savings of up to $1,700.B&H's massive discounts include M3 MacBook Pros.Shoppers in the market f.....»»
Buyers demand affordable cars. Automakers, dealers take notice
Dealers and automakers are noticing a growing number of frustrated new-vehicle shoppers settling for lesser trim levels......»»
The first assessment of toxic heavy metal pollution in the Southern Hemisphere over the last 2,000 years
Human activity, from burning fossil fuels and fireplaces to the contaminated dust produced by mining, alters Earth's atmosphere in countless ways. Records of these impacts over time are preserved in everlasting polar ice that serves as a sort of time.....»»
New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work
A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign labor historian explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using their own personal mini-narratives, mining that material to ultimately advocate for a more humanistic-cen.....»»
Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact......»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order the Apple Vision Pro & 3 Reasons to Wait
There are some great reasons to pre-order the new Apple Vision Pro, but some shoppers might want to put the credit card away and wait. Apple’s finally confirmed the key dates for the Apple Vision Pro launch and the company’s new spatial c.....»»
Take home hot Apple products at discounts of up to $950 off
Popular Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama has slashed prices on computers and wearables, allowing shoppers to find gear at competitive prices. We found several worth checking out this weekend.Adorama has Apple products for up to $950 off.The most com.....»»
Add-on system in Mars water mining operations will screen for introduced and alien life
As noted at NASA's 2019 Carlsbad Conference, we have good reason to think that life could have started on Mars using the same geo-organic chemistry that started life on Earth. If Martian life persists today on Mars, it may be in near-surface ice, low.....»»
Fears in Wales over legacy of its coalmining past
It was nearly four years ago but the memory of the landslip that sent 60,000 tons of old mining debris sliding down a Welsh hillside still haunts former miner Jeff Coombes......»»
6 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy S24 & 3 Reasons Not To
Shoppers in the market for a new smartphone might want to wait for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 series. Samsung’s reportedly working on Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models to replace its current flagships, the Galaxy S23.....»»
B&H Photo"s year-end Mega Deal Zone knocks up to $2,000 off Apple
Despite the holidays winding down, B&H Photo is still offering gear with deep price cuts as part of its year-end Mega Deal Zone that includes popular Apple products.Save up to $2,000 this week at B&H.Shoppers looking to spend their holiday cash can f.....»»
Grab the best deals on gifts you can still get before Christmas
Shoppers cutting it close to the wire can still find products on sale from major outlets with last-minute savings, delivery, and pickup options for Christmas.Deals can still arrive by Christmas.We combed our favorite retailers for price drops that ar.....»»
Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution—time to ditch it this Christmas
A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That's because it is now officially banned in the EU......»»
B&H Photo has last-minute deals of up to $2,000 off the hottest Apple products
Last-minute shoppers rejoice as B&H Photo offers huge discounts of up to $2,000 off retail, with items shipping next-day or within the week to have gifts in time for Christmas.Last-minute savings up to $2,000.The season's hottest gifts are in stock a.....»»
Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs and spend more money, says study
As you shop online, you may be drawn to digital ads with curvy designs without even realizing it. According to a new study from the University of South Florida, consumers click on curvy call-to-action buttons, such as "Shop Now" or "Add to Cart," at.....»»
New salmon habitat created by melting glaciers could be threatened by mining claims, study finds
Thousands of salmon on the West Coast of North America are finding their way into new streams left behind as glaciers retreat. But a new study suggests mining companies are too keen on the newly exposed mineral deposits beneath the shrinking glaciers.....»»
Researchers review miniaturized electrochemical sensor technologies for rapid heavy metal detection
Heavy metals (HMs) are metals with high densities and atomic weights. Originating from geological processes or human activities, including mining, industrial production, and petrochemical plants, they are toxic to humans and animals and considered as.....»»
GM partners with Komatsu on hydrogen fuel cells for mining vehicles
The first prototype built with technology from GM's Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cell unit will be tested mid-decade at a Komatsu R&D facility in Arizona, the companies said......»»