News archive: February 2018
These news items report on real world examples of innovation in technology. They show students the relevance of the skills they’re developing in the technology learning area.
You can use them to start discussions with students at all levels of the curriculum, building on their current understandings.
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Cyclone Gita's trail of destruction exposes poor building standards in Tonga
Vanuatu and Fiji building practices proven to help structures withstand cyclones weren't seen in Tonga.
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INTERVIEW: James Dyson on using his famous vacuum technology to suck garbage from rivers
Every year, roughly 14 billion tons of waste is swept out to our oceans via rivers and canals.
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Material Xperience 2018
Materials and special items from the world of architecture, interior, fashion and workwear are being exhibited.
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Micro apartments in concrete pipes designed to ease Hong Kong's housing crisis
A prototype for low-cost, stackable micro homes in concrete pipes, has been developed.
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Animals With Cameras: Capturing the secrets of the wild
Cameras were strapped to animals so scientists could monitor where they go and what they do.
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Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy rocket launches successfully
It is designed to deliver a maximum payload to low-Earth orbit of 64 tonnes.