Technology
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Technology USA8. May 2020From the Northern Lights to Dog Sledding – This City Brings Its Biggest Events to Your Home
While some of Fairbank, Alaska’s biggest attractions have not been accessible to most due to the pandemic, the U.S. city has decided to digitize the events on their website for those feeling nostalgic to enjoy from their couch.
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Technology Philippines25. April 2020Faster and Cleaner: New Ferry Uses Ocean Waves for Power
The Philippines’ Visayas region thrives in the maritime sector – yet suffers from the pollution caused by conventional ships. Now a potential solution is underway: a fast-sailing boat that uses ocean waves to generate part of its power.
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Technology United Kingdom29. March 2020Tech Giant to Make 15,000 Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients Instead of Vacuum Cleaners
In response to the ventilator shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a tech company specializing in vacuums and hair dryers is refocusing their resources to produce 10,000 ventilators for the United Kingdom – while donating 5,000 more for the world!
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Society USA25. March 2020Now You Can Stay Home and “Go” to a Famous Museum at the Same Time
Google Arts and Culture has partnered with over 2,000 museums and galleries from around 80 countries to bring art to our homes through its online platform – a perk especially convenient amidst the international lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Technology Sweden19. March 2020Underwater Robots Keep Ships Clean to Cut Carbon Emissions
As the shipping industry is looking into ways to reduce carbon emissions, a new kind of underwater robot may be the solution, reducing the pollution of cargo ships by keeping them clean so they can use less energy to move around.
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Technology USA16. March 2020Startup to Grow Palm Oil in Lab – Not in Rainforest
A startup based in New York, USA is working on fighting the palm oil industry’s contribution to deforestation by producing a sustainable, lab-grown alternative – and it’s receiving support from Bill Gates’ investment company.