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.....»»
Mercury contamination rampant in Brazil Indigenous group: Study
Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon found universal mercury contamination among members of the Yanomami Indigenous group living in a region awash in illegal gold mining, said a study published Thursday, warning of devastating health impacts......»»
Eight ways to ensure Indonesia"s nickel sector is sustainable
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ambition to turn Indonesia into a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production has thrust the nation's mining commodities, particularly nickel, into the spotlight......»»
In Canada"s Quebec, residents miffed over mining boom
Canada's Quebec province is rich with minerals needed for everything from electric cars to cell phones, but residents living atop the potential windfall are worried their backyards will be dug up—and they won't get a dime......»»
Flash deal: Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch drops to $1,749
Matching the lowest price we've seen on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip, shoppers can pick up the laptop for $1,749 with free 2-day shipping during B&H's month-end flash sale. Plus, save up to $300 on upgraded models.Save up to.....»»
A new look at Grand Canyon springs and possible threats from uranium mining
A new research paper published recently in Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, coordinated by scientists from The University of New Mexico and collaborating institutions, addresses the complex nature and societal importance of Grand Canyon.....»»
The best 4K Blu-ray players for 2024
A great 4K TV needs a capable Blu-ray player to match. Here's our list of the best players on the market, with options for both budget-shoppers and cinephiles......»»
Study suggests major chemical corporations hide most polluting activities in subsidiaries
According to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), chemical manufacturing is one of the U.S.'s three largest polluters, along with metal mining and electric utilities, which together account for two-thirds of the country's toxic releases......»»
Cellulose fibers are emerging as a sustainable option for wrapping everything from foods to electronics
Attention supermarket shoppers in Belgium, France and Luxembourg: a test to cut waste from plastic packaging of foods is coming to nearby stores......»»
9 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 8 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at several significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another model right now.....»»
Mining helium-3 on the Moon has been talked about forever—now a company will try
"There are so many investments that we could be making, but there are also Moonshots." Enlarge / That's no spice harvester. It's an extractor pulling helium-3 from the lunar surface. (credit: Interlune) Two of Blue Origi.....»»
Mining worker study: Key insights into the state of WA mining"s mental health
New findings from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing, but being put down or condescended to based on gender and receiving offensive sexis.....»»
Powerful new tool ushers in new era of quantum materials research
Research in quantum materials is paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and is poised to drive technological advancements that will redefine the landscapes of industries like mining, energy, transportation, and medtech......»»
Statisticians and physicists team up to bring a machine learning approach to mining of nuclear data
Physicists use theoretical models to study physical quantities, such as the mass of nuclei, where they do not have experimental data. However, using a single imperfect theoretical model can lead to misleading results. To improve the quality of extrap.....»»
Keep the change: Scientists analyze the attitudes of shop assistants
The limited number of shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the unfavorable behavior of sellers toward buyers. The fewer shoppers in the shop, the more likely the sellers were to keep their change, a study by scientists from SWPS Unive.....»»
Restoring mining landscapes in the High Arctic
NINA researchers have played a central role in restoring old mining landscapes in Svalbard, Norway. As of 2024, the restoration is complete......»»
Upgraded Mitsubishi site lets customers search for cars they"re prequalified to buy
Mitsubishi has partnered with Santander Consumer USA on an online tool allowing shoppers to get preapproved for car loans and filter dealer inventory to the vehicles the consumer can afford on those approved terms. The new-vehicle prequalification fe.....»»
Get an open box Asus ROG Ally for nearly $200 off at Best Buy
Best Buy shoppers can save $196 off sticker price on an open box Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld device as of Feb. 29. SAVE $196: As of Feb. 29, get an open box Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming system in excellent condition for just $503.99. That's.....»»
Today, you can finally shop LEGO Animal Crossing sets: Check them out
Today, Mar. 1, LEGO dropped five different Animal Crossing sets. You can shop the new release at Amazon and Best Buy. Plus, My Best Buy members can save 10% off. SAVE 10%: Today, Mar. 1, LEGO has launched its Animal Crossing sets. Shoppers can.....»»
4 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy S25 & 3 Reasons Not To
Those in the market for a new smartphone may want to buy a new device right now or sometime in the near future. That being said, shoppers in no hurry to upgrade might want to wait for the rumored Samsung Galaxy S25. In what should come as a surprise.....»»
Score a month-end $250 discount on Apple"s 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is now the defacto pro-level starting point in Apple's laptop line, and shoppers have more incentive to look past entry-level machines thanks to a $250 discount on the M3 Pro model offered at B&H Photo.The B&H Photo discount b.....»»