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by Just Energy | Educational, Electricity, Energy Topics In at least 14 different U.S. states, residents lost power during the winter storms that swept through the country in February 2021. The results were devastating, with over five million customers experiencing rolling blackouts that often lasted more than three days.    The …

Samsung is currently expected to announce its upcoming Exynos SOC with an AMD-designed GPU at some point next month. Benchmarks that have leaked out ahead of the launch suggest that the company’s new mobile GPU could be much faster than anything the Korean manufacturer has previously fielded.This leak is from …

Big changes are coming to Android 12, and you can take a look for yourself today. Well, you can as long as you’ve got one of the handful of Android phones supported in the Android 12 Beta. The final software won’t be available until later this year, but the beta …

The aging Hubble Space Telescope is still in safe mode after an apparent hardware failure on June 13th. NASA initially hoped it would be a quick changeover to backup hardware, but the swapping in replacement hardware has not solved the problem. The team is still working on a solution, but …

NASA first proposed a dedicated mission to study Jupiter’s moon Europa way back in the 1990s, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that the Europa Clipper mission got funding. The agency now hopes to launch this spacecraft in 2024, and a new study could point the way to …

  by Just Energy | EducationalWhat’s considered to be the most valuable invention since human-made fire? The electric light bulb, of course! This significant development impacted the Industrial Revolution, allowing for longer working hours, safer evening travel conditions, and social order after dark.   If you’re looking for information about light bulbs, …

by Just Energy | Educational, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency The first notable ceiling fan was created in India during the 17th century using a cord and palm leaves or cloth. The device, called a punkah, was moved manually by servants when they pulled the cord. It wasn’t until 1860 that …

  by Just Energy | Educational, Energy EfficiencyHumidifiers are a frequently overlooked household appliance that can make a vital difference in your at-home comfort. When used correctly, they offer health benefits and add a level of protection inside your home. Plus, humidifiers can provide homeowners with energy savings.  In this article, …

A lot of materials go into making cell phones, but these devices are too often treated as disposable. Rather than tossing an old phone, iFixit has long advocated for repairing or repurposing the phones of yesteryear, sometimes called upcycling. Samsung just dipped its toe in the waters of upcycling, but …

by Just Energy | Educational, Energy Topics, Renewable Energy The terms alternative energy, clean energy, green energy, and sustainable energy are not uncommon to hear these days. You may even note a sense of urgency around them. But do you know why? These are all common phrases used in reference …