Environment
‘A beautiful change’: Australia in bloom after drought-breaking rain – a photo essay | Art and design
Since late 2016, much of New South Wales has been in the grip of “the big dry” – the most intense drought in living memory. In recent months, the story of the water crisis has been dominated by the Black Summer fires and the global coronavirus pandemic. Yet, bucking of the trend of the world’s horror …
National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers: Communiqué May 2020
The inaugural National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers took place via video conference today. Ministers noted this meeting presented a unique opportunity to collectively lift the digital capability of Australian business, and contribute to making Australia a world leading digital economy by 2030. The meeting was convened by Commonwealth Minister for Industry, Science …
The “Rhythm” of Our Environment Affects How Our Pupils Move
When we find something particularly beautiful or impressive, we literally get big eyes: Our pupils dilate. The pupil controls how much light enters the eye and falls on the retina. When there is a lot of light, the pupil contracts; when there is little light, it opens again. Neuroscientists from the German Primate Center …
New technology benefits fishing industry and marine parks
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment Senator the Hon. Jonno Duniam, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries New technology supported by Morrison Government funding is helping to protect marine life and deliver positive results for the longline fishing industry. Funded through the Federal Government’s Our Marine Parks Grants Program, the project being …
Global Off-Road Equipment Technology 2020: Profiles of Leading Global Suppliers Including Deere, Caterpillar and Sandvik – ResearchAndMarkets.com | Business
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 29, 2020– The “Global Off-Road Equipment Technology 2020” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This study analyzes global demand for off-road equipment. Demand values are provided for 2019, 2020, and 2024 at the manufacturers’ level in current US dollars. Demand is segmented by equipment type and world region. Data include the value …
27 April 2020 – auticon, a Technology Employer of Autistic IT Consultants
auticon In celebrating World Autism Awareness Month, auticon is excited to announce their partnership with Woolworths. auticon will run a 6-month pilot program employing autistic technology consultants working on a quality assurance and software delivery project for Woolworths. Sydney, Australia — (27 April 2020) — Today, auticon is excited to announce their partnership with Woolworths. …
Mass disinfections to combat coronavirus pose another health hazard
SURABAYA, Indonesia/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A drone dispersed clouds of disinfectant in the sky above Indonesia’s second-largest city Surabaya on Tuesday, a response to the coronavirus pandemic which is catching on around the world despite warnings from health experts. Mass disinfections, often by workers in protective gear resembling characters from the comedy film Ghostbusters, have become …
Chester inventor aims to save 500,000 lives through clean water technology
An inventor from Chester hopes to use solar panel technology to produce safe drinking water in the developing world. Barry Johnston, of King Street, used to run a business selling solar panels that provided hot water for washing and bathing in the home. But he closed the business when it became impossible to compete with …