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Although the first carbon capture methods surfaced nearly a century ago, advances in the technology are rapidly reshaping the field.

Capturing Carbon

Can carbon-capture technologies take the heat off climate change?

From ACM News Samuel Greengard | September 21, 2023

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Smart Appliances Could Stop Working After Two Years Due to Lack of Software Updates

U.K. informed consumer brand Which? warns smart appliances could stop operating after only two years due to a cessation of software updates from manufacturers. ... BBC News
From ACM TechNews | January 17, 2023

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Billions Spent in Metaverse 'Land' Grab

Research by DappRadar indicates that over the past year, people and companies have spent $1.93 billion in cryptocurrency to purchase virtual “real estate” in the... BBC News
From ACM TechNews | November 7, 2022

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Computer Errors from Outer Space

Ever-shrinking microchips are elevating the risk of computer glitches caused by cosmic rays bombarding the Earth from outer space. BBC News
From ACM TechNews | October 17, 2022