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TransAlta targets renewable energy growth in Canada, the U.S., and Australia – pv... - 1 views

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    "Canadian utility redirects $2.3B away from expensive 730MW coal to natural gas conversion, Investment will now fund 3.5 GW of affordable wind and solar." This is a positive move towards a "collective conscientiousness for social and environmental factors," by using renewable energy with new construction aimed for completion in 2025 (H1).
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We created holograms you can touch: You could soon shake a virtual colleague's hand - 1 views

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    "While we don't expect to be delivering a full Star Trek holodeck experience in the near future, we're already boldly going in new directions to add additional functions to the system. Soon, we expect to be able to modify the temperature of the airflow to allow users to feel hot or cold surfaces. We're also exploring the possibility of adding scents to the airflow, deepening the illusion of virtual objects by allowing users to smell as well as touch them."
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Scientists develop method to make concrete in space using space dust and bodily fluids ... - 1 views

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    "SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DEVELOP VIABLE TECHNOLOGIES TO PRODUCE CONCRETE-LIKE MATERIALS ON THE SURFACE OF MARS, BUT WE NEVER STOPPED TO THINK THAT THE ANSWER MIGHT BE INSIDE US ALL ALONG"
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Scientists created the world's whitest paint. It could eliminate the need for air condi... - 0 views

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    Using this new paint to cover a roof area of about 1,000 square feet could result in a cooling power of 10 kilowatts. "That's more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses," Ruan said.
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