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Can smart cities fuel UK's net-zero mission?
In recent years, as the world’s attention has turned to sustainability, the concept of a smart city has positioned itself as a very plausible, fitting solution. As Forbes journalist Francois Laborie wrote in 2021: “technology enables the development of new products and services that use less energy, chemicals and water, and reduce waste from operations.”
By Jonny Gilpin4 years ago in Earth
What are Black Lava Rocks and what do we need to know about?
What is Black Lava Rock? Black lava rocks are not really classified as gems. They are considered a type of rock or a spherule. They are usually black or greyish, but some are found with a brownish hue. If you look at them carefully, they look like honeycombs. This is due to their porous nature and their quality of holding in water.
By valuedPost 4 years ago in Earth
The Behavioral Repertoire of Zoo Animals
Visiting a zoo can be an amazing experience, but how do you treat the animals? Fortunately, there are many different ways you can care for the animals, and each type requires a different level of care. Read on to learn more about the Behavioral repertoire of zoo animals and the positive effects of visitor interaction. Listed below are a few of the best ways to care for zoo animals.
By Sojin samuel4 years ago in Earth
Saudi Arabia leads smart city development by building the world’s largest ‘floating’ business city
Smart cities mega-projects have been floating around for a long time and have promised to improve and transform the way we live, work and interact with the environment. They have been often applauded as the integrated way to address innovation, sustainability and social good. However, very few have become a reality as these visionary projects are cash intensive and they have yet to prove their financial, environmental, and human returns. One of them, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, which is a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company has been celebrated internationally as a pioneer project that takes cutting edge technologies and the Net-Zdro carbon emission agenda to a new level.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
The 2,500-year-old "Holy Pond" is used for stargazing.
Near Sicily, archaeologists unearthed an old "holy lake." They believe the "pool" was used in religious ceremonies. It had the potential to be the Mediterranean's greatest ritual complex. What purpose did it have?
By quervain colley alfred benjamin4 years ago in Earth
Everything about arctic foxes
Many animal species have made their homes in the Arctic. Arctic foxes, among other animals, live in the freezing north. Learn how these critters, which are about the size of a domestic cat, deal with such severe conditions on a regular basis.
By morfett ben phillip4 years ago in Earth
Climate change will prolong tough times for allergy sufferers
Climate change, which is caused by increasing greenhouse gas emissions, will result in an extended allergy season, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Pollen from grasses, flowers, and trees will also become much more intense, according to the study. The new findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.
By winter oliver lachlan4 years ago in Earth
Control of Lithium will guarantee exponential growth and market leadership
On April 20th, during the quarter investment call Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk made clear that the Lithium price has reached insane price levels. Regardless of this, he clarified that Tesla was able to secure lower prices for lithium thanks to the locked-in long term contracts. Once again, Tesla beat market expectations and delivered a record 184,800 vehicles globally in the 2022 January to March quarter, beating market expectations on strong demand from China. But amid a record-high demand for the material, can supply keep up?
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
Are We Prepared for an Extreme Solar Storm?
It’s clear that there are various preparations in place to protect us from the fallout of an extreme solar storm — known as a coronial mass ejecton (CME). But there’s still much we need to learn about CMEs in order to boost our preparedness.
By Shane Peter Conroy4 years ago in Earth
Funny Pun About Fall
Autumn is a wonderful season, but if you want to add a little humor to it, why not post a funny fall pun? The weather starts to cool off, and the pumpkins line the streets. The season also means many fun activities, including trick-or-treating and pumpkin spice lattes. And who can forget about the crisp air and the taste of pumpkin spice? It is the perfect time to enjoy a funny pun about fall.
By Cassandra Doty4 years ago in Earth
A Walk in the Woods
Join me on a stroll through the woods! Take a deep breath of the clean air and enjoy the quiet and solitude. Look up at the trees reaching up into the sky, and imagine how long they have lived here. They have spent many years shedding their needles and leaves down onto the floor of the forest, where they join with the soil and moss and grass to make the carpet you now walk on. The soft ground underfoot is welcoming, inviting you to stray further in.
By Rhiannon D'Averc4 years ago in Earth
