News archive: September 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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This eco-friendly wooden laptop is designed to curb e-waste
The company claims that its computers run about three times longer than other products on the market.
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How fashion designer Steven Tai is using unique models to challenge what beauty means
The models are women who don’t necessarily fit into society’s traditionally narrow definition of beauty.
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Massimo Listri documents the 'world's most beautiful libraries'
Libraries as places of enlightenment for centuries, housing documents from periodicals to manuscripts.
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Sebastian Maluska's pop-up tent can fit on the roof of any car
The tent is for young people who want to travel on a budget, or go to remote areas.
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Do Away with Sticky Notes and Always Have Your Lists with You
Japanese design firm, Kenma has designed a phone case that you can write on.
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The high-end swing business with its HQ in King Country
“The swing is made from wood and canvas in the way that I remember from my childhood".
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Thinking of Chefs as Athletes to Create High-Performance Chefwear
Chefs spend 8+ hours in kitchens, running, stretching, lifting objects in extreme heat conditions.
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Centauro is a horse-like disaster response robot with karate chopping hoofs
The robot's legs move by rotating and extending hips, knees, and ankles.
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Five recycled materials used in new cars
Plastic bottles are recycled into carpet for cars and reclaimed wood is used in car interiors.
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Brian Gulassa of Modarri Cars Discusses What Goes into Making the "Ultimate Toy Car"
They kept the best aspects and eliminated negative aspects of all the major toy cars on the market.