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Tuesday, 30 May 2017 14:00
Microsoft plans to store data on DNA strands within three years
Just when you thought the world has enough problems, it seems we humans have created another one, data storage. In the past two years more data has been created than in our entire history. At this rate there may…
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Tuesday, 30 May 2017 13:57
NCCARF launches final version of CoastAdapt
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) has recently launched its latest and final version of the CoastAdapt online tool. CoastAdapt was developed to allow councils and other organisations better understand and manage the risks that come with…
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Tuesday, 16 May 2017 13:16
Tesla now taking orders from Australian's for revolutionary Solar Roof
Australians will be able to install new solar roof tiles as early as next year with Tesla now officially taking orders on their revolutionary new product. Tesla has been spruiking the durability of the tempered glass tiles and now…
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Tuesday, 02 May 2017 17:02
Elon Musk's 'tunnel vision' to improve traffic congestion and commute times
Elon Musk recently shared his vision for a network of underground tunnels including a slot-car like sled that you can park your car on and travel at speeds of up to 200 km/h. Of course being underground, one will no…
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Tuesday, 02 May 2017 16:49
Chinese city to build two 'forest towers' to improve air quality
Imagine a city covered in trees, plants and shrubs. A city vibrant with bird life and whose buildings change colour and appearance with the seasons. You may not have to imagine for much longer as the Eastern Chinese city of…
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Wednesday, 05 April 2017 09:34
South Australia to get largest solar generation & storage facility in the world
Solar Panels at Topaz Solar, California USA South Australia’s power troubles have been well documented in recent times with perhaps the biggest headline being the state-wide blackout. News of the state’s power problems even reached Tesla CEO Elon Musk who…
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Wednesday, 05 April 2017 09:26
How green roofs are good for your energy bills & the environment
Chicago Town Hall Green roofs (also known as living roofs) can provide a whole host of benefits to urban and commercial areas. What is a green roof? It is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered…
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Wednesday, 15 February 2017 13:07
Plastic road & pathway design could last longer, require less maintenance & help the environment
A new road concept made from 100% recycled plastic has the potential to replace traditional asphalt roads in the future and bring with it a whole host of benefits. PlasticRoad, a Netherlands based initiative, is lightweight, slashes construction time,…
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Tuesday, 07 February 2017 16:17
Dutch electric trains now run on 100% wind power
As of January 1st 2017, Dutch electric trains have been running on 100 per cent wind power. This is according to the Netherland’s national railway company NS. In 2015, Dutch electricity company Eneco won a tender offered by NS…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:19
Large-scale solar farm set for Tailem Bend, South Australia
South Australia will likely have a new large-scale solar farm by 2018 thanks to a partnership between Snowy Hydro and Equis. The $200 million plant is set to begin construction this year, pending relevant approvals, and will be situated…
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