Category: Energy Storage

HP Inc recalls 101,000 laptop batteries before they halt and catch fire

Poor Panasonic power packs pinpointed Source: HP Inc recalls 101,000 laptop batteries before they halt and catch fire

Posted: January 25, 2017 in Energy, Storage

Five States Are Considering Bills to Legalize the ‘Right to Repair’ Electronics | Motherboard

The bills are aimed at destroying Apple and other manufacturers’ monopoly on repairing your electronics. Source: Five States Are Considering Bills to Legalize the ‘Right >>>

Posted: January 25, 2017 in Editorial

Penguins force-fed root: Cruel security flaw found in systemd v228 • The Register

Opens door to privilege escalation attacks Source: Penguins force-fed root: Cruel security flaw found in systemd v228 • The Register

Posted: January 24, 2017 in Computer, Security

The Clinton Foundation Is Dead — But The Case Against Hillary Isn’t – Judicial Watch

While everyone’s been gearing up for President Trump’s inauguration, the Clinton Foundation made a major announcement this week that went by with almost no notice: >>>

Posted: January 24, 2017 in Editorial, Social

Scientists Have Found a Way to Reverse Antibiotic Resistance

At least 50% of antibiotic use in the United States is estimated to be inappropriate and unnecessary, which contributes to the antibiotic resistance pandemic Antibiotic >>>

Posted: January 24, 2017 in Biological

Attention Federal Employees: If You See Something, Leak Something — The Intercept

We’ve taken steps to make sure that people can leak to us as safely as possible. Source: Attention Federal Employees: If You See Something, Leak >>>

Posted: January 21, 2017 in Editorial

Mark Zuckerberg sues Hawaii families to force them to sell their land

Almost a dozen small parcels on Zuckerberg’s Kauai property belong to Hawaiian citizens who acquired them through a 1850 act, a Honolulu newspaper reported Wednesday. >>>

Posted: January 19, 2017 in Editorial

Law Enforcement Has Been Using OnStar, SiriusXM, To Eavesdrop, Track Car Locations For More Than 15 Years | Techdirt

Source: Law Enforcement Has Been Using OnStar, SiriusXM, To Eavesdrop, Track Car Locations For More Than 15 Years | Techdirt

Posted: January 18, 2017 in Computer, Security

Roundup Recall Forthcoming? Study Confirms Roundup Cause Liver Disease : Waking Times

Cutting-edge research using molecular profiling reveals that Monsanto’s Roundup causes liver disease even at doses currently approved by regulators. Source: Roundup Recall Forthcoming? Study Confirms >>>

Posted: January 18, 2017 in Biological, Chemistry

Elephant protein destroys human cancer cells, Utah researchers say | KSL.com

Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute say a protein discovered in elephants appears to attack and destroy cancer cells found in humans. Source: Elephant protein >>>

Posted: January 18, 2017 in Biological