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Alex Parker

European Commission gives green light to state backing Hinckley Point - 1 views

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    The European Commission has given the UK Government the go ahead to offer EDF a guaranteed price per unit of electricity generated for a 35-year period for the purpose of incentivising investment. Ever since it was first proposed in October 2013, the proposed deal between the UK government and French nuclear power company EDF for the financing of a new nuclear plant has courted controversy.
Alex Parker

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport - 1 views

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    Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport formerly known as Chiang Kai-shek is currently one of the busiest airports in the world and handled approximately 30 million passengers in 2013.
Alex Parker

Healthcare savings trump the cost of halting climate change - so why the delay? - 1 views

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    A detailed study by MIT has found the health cost savings of some climate change mitigation policies, such as cap-and-trade, greatly out-weigh the cost of the policy's implementation. Will this new research influence leaders at this months' UN Climate Summit?
Alex Parker

3D laser mapping the French railways to improve safety - 1 views

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    A 3D laser mapping system developed by FIT ESIC has been used to survey hundreds of kilometres of the French railway network on behalf of operator SNCF. Frances Marcellin finds out about the challenges of creating the map and the benefits it will bring to safety and maintenance on the network.
Alex Parker

Fare's fair: does UK rail offer value for money? - 1 views

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    With many UK rail fares rising well beyond inflation since privatisation in 1993, high customer costs risk damaging rail travel's value proposition as an alternative to the road. Why hasn't private sector competition brought lower fares as some might have expected, and does nationalisation offer the prospect of a clearer and more reasonable fare system?
Alex Parker

Dealing with Corrosion - 1 views

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    Alstom recently announced it was installing a new flue gas corrosion protection system at the Weiher coal power plant in Germany to protect its boiler evaporator walls against corrosion by reduced oxygen potential. With plants expected to run for decades
Alex Parker

Sharing the skies: civilian drones and the ATC challenge - 1 views

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    Commercial drones on home turf represent a huge opportunity for business and a significant risk for air traffic control. While some countries forge ahead with new commercial drone regulations, the US Federal Aviation Administration has been criticised for its slow progress.
Alex Parker

Fighting fossil fuels: divestment movement continues to grow - 1 views

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    In 2012, a new campaign was formed in the US to spearhead the movement to divest in fossil fuels. Fossil Free, a project of 350.org, has since grown exponentially, claiming last year that organisations - ranging from healthcare, religious groups, universities and local governments
Alex Parker

How IBM and Wimbledon are combining technology and tennis - Verdict - 1 views

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    Just a few days ago, fans around the world were at the edge of their seats watching the nail-biting finale to the 2019 Wimbledon Tennis fortnight.
bhoomika45

Is charging your smartphone a task when outdoors? Check out the complete solution below! - 0 views

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    It always happens with every one of us, that we mostly stay outdoors for our important works and those essential chores somewhere or the other depends on our most vital smartphone and other gadgets. But what, if we forget to charge them up fully and leave our premises in a rush, later discerning that we are about to fall short of the battery. And on the other hand, if we make ourself set to explore the world for a few days with no power outlet in sight, then too turns out to be a really bad situation. Thus, to save you from such plight and matter of worry,COOLNUT Power Bank 20000mAh have been always on top to serve with the best of charging experience ever. These versatile and advanced battery chargers within a short spell of time tone up your smartphone and other USB enabled gadgets on the move. With the best of features as in two to three USB output charging ports that serve a powerful, fast output of maximum 2.4 Amp, these portable chargers also recharge themselves fast as come equipped with 1.5-2 Amp input port technology.
John Bravo

Tips to Find Jobs in Abroad - 1 views

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    Leaving home to work abroad sounds exciting. However, to realise this dream, there are many things that are needed to be kept in mind. Working abroad requires proper research on all the relevant matters starting from the passport to the kind of firm you might work with.
The Digital Arts Experience

Emphasis on the 'Experience' of Connected Learning - 0 views

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    Here at "The Digital Arts Experience" we have a huge focus on connected learning in a non-competitive, hands-on, collaborative environment. I'd like to share with you a blog entry that our audio engineer, Emily, wrote up about the Connected Learning 'Experience' that students will have on a typical day at our learning facility. I welcome comments/feedback!
GoEd Online

101 Websites for Science Teachers - 0 views

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    Boldly go where no science teacher has gone before! Your continuing mission: to discover useful new sites, to integrate them into your lesson plans and to giggle at this corny Star Trek reference. Silliness aside, my love for science grew from watching the crew of the starship Enterprise warp around the galaxy as they encountered previously unknown phenomena, worlds and civilizations.
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