The Push for Clean Energy Ignores Economic and U.S. Innovation Realities

During the last Presidential campaign, then candidate Biden famously promised to put an end to fossil fuels. True to his commitment, President Biden has attempted to make the oil and gas industry less attractive to both corporations and investors. From canceling the Keystone pipeline, to canceling oil and gas leases in Alaska and the Gulf…

Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open

Delivery service Instacart is rolling out a new Uber Pro-like incentive program for its shoppers called Cart Star. Cart Star’s tiered incentives are available in three categories: gold (for 200 points); platinum (for 1,000 points); and diamond (for 2,000 points). Shoppers earn points based on the number of orders they complete in the preceding three-month…

System76’s lightweight Linux laptop refreshed with focus on battery life

Enlarge / System76 Lemur Pro. (credit: System76) System76 has refreshed its thin-and-light take on Linux laptops, the company announced Tuesday, as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The revamped 14-inch Lemur Pro, like its predecessors, prioritizes a longer battery life, with the latest model claiming up to 14 hours of use. Backlit keyboard. (credit: System76) System76 didn’t detail…

New Bioplastic Can ‘Disintegrate’ Into Recyclable, Reusable Components Upon Command

Scientists may be closer than ever to solving the problem of creating easily recyclable and reusable plastics. A group of researchers have created a new bioplastic that can disintegrate into its derivative components upon a disintegrate “command”. The derivatives can then be reused to make high-quality biopolymers for various uses.Read More