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Is it safe to keep your laptop plugged in all the time?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 26, 2025

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.

UN report says mining boom threatens green energy goals without stronger oversight
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 09, 2025

According to the report, responsible mining practices and adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are crucial to prevent en...

Scientists develop Sodium-Ion battery that charges to 80 per cent in six minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

This innovation offers a promising alternative to lithium-based batteries, leveraging the abundance and low cost of sodium to address critical challen...

Clinging to an old phone? Experts say it could be time for an upgrade
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 16, 2025

Holding onto a phone that has been left behind by software updates can feel like trying to run a matatu on a footpath; you are no longer on the same r...

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