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Video: The submarine cables that connect us
Many of us may believe that, when talking to someone on the other side of the world over the Internet, we are communicating via satellite, but the truth is that more than 99% of international communications are transmitted through submarine cables, thin cables of fiber optics connecting the continents. This animation from Business Insider shows…
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Bordeaux plans one of the largest wooden towers in the world
A few weeks ago we talked about Barcelona’s commitment to building 46 wooden social housing< /a> in Barcelona, wooden construction is still in vogue with the Canopia tower, proposed for the Gare Saint Jean neighborhood of Bordeaux. If carried out definitively, the complex designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects will be one of the largest wooden…
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Video: The new generations facing climate change
UNICEF video warning about how the new generations, the least responsible, are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
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In which countries do you work the longest hours?
In our environment, the face-to-face work culture continues to prevail, although we are increasingly aware that spending more hours at work does not necessarily translate into greater productivity, and there are many who corroborating data. It is more profitable to manage efficiently by planning the working day properly and prioritizing tasks by importance. In some…
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3D printers accessible to all?
We are aware that 3D printing is going to transform the global production model, and the promise that it will reach every home is getting closer to being fulfilled, making consumers also producers of custom objects. The latest fundraising sensation on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform demonstrates the demand for solutions that make 3D printers accessible…
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Arctic ice at a new all-time low
We continue to receive news alerting us to climate change and rising sea levels. The ice sheet covering the Arctic Ocean reached its maximum extent for the year on March 24, and for the second year in a row, the maximum annual ice extent has reached its record low – since satellite observations began in…
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Home delivery with drones, closer
The regular delivery of packages by autonomous drones is a little closer, and a latest trailer highlights it. The first parcel delivery at home in urban areas, with drones not manually operated by humans, has been carried out in the city of Hawthorne, Nevada, USA. The action has been carried out by the specialized startup…
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European capitals for the circular economy
London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen recently launched a new joint initiative whereby the three European capitals will collaborate on a series of projects aimed at developing and accelerating the move towards a circular economy. In addition to collaborating on projects, the three cities committed to sharing information and experiences to try to roll out circular economy…
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Video: The keys to Design Thinking
Video from Daylight that reviews, based on a real project he carried out, the keys to the Design Thinking methodology, which seeks to develop team solutions solutions to unresolved problems, focusing on users.
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Rotterdam’s plastic bridges
Rotterdam is an example to the world in the search for green innovations. As a few months ago we noticed the news that would build roads and streets from recycled plastic, now we are not too surprised to find out that they use bridges and walkways made of fiber-reinforced plastic. They began to replace the…