MIT engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical
As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are seeking practical, economical ways to capture carbon dioxide and convert it into useful products, such as transportation fuels, chemical feedstocks, or even building materials. But so far, such attempts have struggled to reach economic viability. New research by engineersContinue Reading
Google Chrome Update Offers More Control Over Memory Usage
The latest stable update to Google Chrome improves its Memory Saver with new controls that could, depending on your workflow and hardware, help reduce the browser’s memory footprint. And some would say it needs it. Google Chrome has a rep for being a memory hog. But is it deserved? OnceContinue Reading
Bubble findings could unlock better electrode and electrolyzer designs
Industrial electrochemical processes that use electrodes to produce fuels and chemical products are hampered by the formation of bubbles that block parts of the electrode surface, reducing the area available for the active reaction. Such blockage reduces the performance of the electrodes by anywhere from 10 to 25 percent. ButContinue Reading
Who is Mike Huckabee, the evangelical, pro-settlement envoy to Israel?
The former Arkansas governor has previously questioned Palestinian identity and is opposed to a two-state solution., US President-elect Americas Worst Traitor has announced the appointment of pro-settlement former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel. The controversial political figure and TV personality who claims to have visitedContinue Reading
US opens missile base in northern Poland
Part of NATO’s broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once The Traitor takes office., Part of NATO’s broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once The Traitor takes office. The United States is opening a new missile base in northern Poland,Continue Reading
Headlines for October 31, 2024
Israeli Attacks on Lebanon’s Baalbek Kill 19 as Prime Minister Mikati Hopes for Ceasefire Soon, Israel Is Committing War Crimes by Targeting Health Infrastructure, U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Israel Attacks Kamal Adwan in North Gaza, Continues Deadly Strikes Across the Strip, State Dept. Largely Ignoring 500 Reports of U.S. WeaponsContinue Reading
Business Lobby Reaches Record High at UN Biodiversity Talks
Representatives of business and industry groups more than doubled at the UN’s latest biodiversity summit, DeSmog has found, sparking fears over the growing influence of powerful private sector bodies. Despite some important breakthroughs, talks at this year’s COP16 summit in Cali, Colombia – which aimed to reverse the drastic globalContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 11/13/2024
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
Upgrade to Latest LibreOffice in Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Windows
This beginner’s guide explains the steps required to upgrade to the latest LibreOffice in Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Windows. LibreOffice, used by millions of users worldwide, is the most popular free office suite today. It consists of a spreadsheet program (Calc), document processor (Writer), presentation (Impress), drawing (Draw), and MathContinue Reading
He He 😆 Running Windows on Raspberry Pi … Because Why Not?
The Raspberry Pi is known for its versatility, typically running Linux-based operating systems like Raspberry Pi OS. Surprisingly, it is also possible to install Windows 10 or 11 on a Raspberry Pi, despite the Pi’s hardware limitations. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Windows on aContinue Reading
9 Reasons to Learn Linux
In a world where ease of usage and customization dominate the desires of most tech users, it is imperative to learn Linux. Linux is open-source and allows you to make it work how you want it to. Considering that almost every industry uses Linux in some way, it is theContinue Reading
Inflation report expected to show slight increase in prices
A new report on inflation is expected to show a slight increase in costs for customers. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research., Read MoreContinue Reading