Technology
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Technology ISS7. November 2021Spice It Up! Crops Grow in the ISS
The four astronauts currently in the International Space Station have tasted the very first peppers grown in space, as part of an experiment NASA is conducting to eventually provide key nutrients to humans on their long-duration deep space missions.
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Environment Norway5. November 2021This Country Will Sell Only All-Electric New Cars (Much!) Sooner Than Expected
Norway had fixed 2025 as its target year to phase out completely the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and it's looking like it will instead reach its goal a solid three years ahead of schedule!
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Technology Canada26. October 2021Scientists Create Unbreakable Glass – with the Help of Nature
McGill University scientists have created glass with resiliency comparable to plastic: taking cues from nature, the scientists replicated the inner layer of mollusk shells, creating a material that is three times stronger and five times more fracture-resistant than regular glass.
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Technology Germany5. October 2021A.I. “Finishes” Beethoven’s Unfinished Symphony!
A creative A.I. startup has formed a team of music specialists to bring to life Ludwig Van Beethoven’s unfinished Tenth Symphony, and after years of work, the final product is set to be performed on stage in Bonn, Germany.
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Technology Australia25. September 2021This City’s Drones Deliver Coffee Straight to Your Doorstep
Logan City, Australia has been labeled the “drone delivery capital of the world” following a boom in its operations, with a delivery being made every 30 seconds during operating hours during a recent Covid-19 lockdown.
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Technology Netherlands23. September 2021This Eco-Leather Is Ready for the Market!
Following a successful study praising mushroom-made leather’s sustainability, a biotech materials startup from the Netherlands is now ready to produce the eco-material at a commercial scale, offering a vegan alternative to animal leather that looks, feels, even smells like cow leather.