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Wednesday, 01 March 2017 09:40
Dubai to launch futuristic hover-taxis within months
Flying cars may be one step closer after the news that Dubai will be launching the world’s first hover-taxis as early as July this year. A hover-taxi was on display during the World Government Summit in Dubai earlier this…
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Transport
Wednesday, 01 March 2017 09:35
New solar panel can work in the rain
Imagine a solar panel that can produce electricity in bad weather conditions as well as nice sunny days. Researchers from China’s Ocean University in Qingdao believe they have designed what could be the first step towards an all-weather solar panel.…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 01 March 2017 09:29
SpaceX set to send tourists around the moon
It seems like Elon Musk is always making headlines these days. The Billionaire and CEO of SpaceX was at it again this week has he announced that his space exploration company would be flying two private citizens into space…
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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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GOVERNMENT NEWS
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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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 16:15
New York City looks to giant vacuums to deal with subway rubbish
The New York City subway system has a rubbish problem. 80,000 pounds (around 36 tonnes) of rubbish is left in subway stations and tracks every day. Apart from the obviously displeasing sight and odour that can come with left…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
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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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 31 January 2017 00:00
Report shows how LED street lights can cut costs and emissions in Australia
A new report shows the large scale reductions in street lighting costs and greenhouse gas emissions that can be achieved be switching over to LED lighting. 15 recommendations to fast track a large scale changeover in Australia to LED…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 17 January 2017 16:06
Illuminated zebra crossings could prevent accidents
Pedestrian crossings, or zebra crossing as they are sometimes known, can often be hazardous especially at times of low visibility such as during fog or after dark. However a new innovation from the Netherlands makes pedestrian crossings easier to…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 14 December 2016 09:35
Thousands face NBN cut-off date in 2017, are you NBN ready?
If you have not already made the switch to the National Broadband Network (NBN) it may be time to look into it as many Australians face having their old copper and cable phone and internet cut off in 2017.…
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