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What On Earth12:57Rethinking our dependence on carsThe growing need for lithium — a mined metal used in batteries to power electric vehicles (EVs) — could have significant international environmental and social impacts if the U.S. doesn't reimagine its transportation policy, according to a recent report.Lithium, listed as a "critical mineral" by several governments and agencies, is an integral part of the transition away from fossil fuels. While demand is exploding because of EVs, it's also used in batteries for energy…

James Cameron has finally ushered in the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, and it only marks the first phase of what’s to come for the multi-billion-dollar IP. By this point, it’s no secret that Cameron and his team are working on multiple follow-ups that are in various stages of production. The prospect of more big-screen adventures set in Pandora is sure to be exciting for many fans, but others may wonder how these plans might impact any other cinematic endeavors Cameron wants to pursue. The acclaimed…

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.If you need a break from the hustle and cheer of the holidays, there’s nothing better than the ultimate escapist genre: sci-fi. This year has been a good one for those who like their entertainment off-planet or otherwise removed from our…

Curbside grocery pick-up and home food delivery increased during pandemic lockdowns as fewer people shopped in store. Credit: Shutterstock In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared public health emergencies, and pandemic restrictions came into force, routine grocery runs changed dramatically. Faced with the…

Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Memo to Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey: human noses aren’t vegan. Ramsey was arrested in a road rage incident at a parking garage in Fayetteville, Arkansas. According to local news outlet KNWA, which cited law enforcement, the incident started when “a Subaru ‘inched his way’ in front of Ramsey’s Bronco, making contact with the front passenger’s side tire.” Ramsey came out swinging, and the Subaru’s owner said Ramsey “pulled…

Nvidia's upcoming mid-range GeForce RTX 40-series (Ada Lovelace) graphics cards might be free from the shackles of high power consumption. Prominent hardware leaker kopite7kimi (opens in new tab) believes that the GeForce RTX 4060 will consume more power than Nvidia's current generation GeForce RTX 3070, far more than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB that it's replacing. But the real question is; how much more power are we talking about? Even though kopite7kimi has a solid record, we still recommend you treat the rumor with…