News archive: March 2019
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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TOP 10 electric concept cars revealed at the 2019 Geneva motor show
A two-person NEV is designed as a small alternative to public transport.
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An amphitheater for people: Thomas Heatherwick discusses design of 'Vessel' in new video
Hudson yards in New York has a publicly accessible structure called "Vessel" as its focal point.
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Christchurch shootings: Social media races to stop attack footage
Social media platforms try, and fail, to address far-right extremism.
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This Architectural Project Places a Stunning Hanging Garden in the Heart of Milan
There has been a push to build cities that are more green and feature more vegetation.
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New robot science museum will construct itself in Seoul
From design, manufacturing to construction and services in the museum, robots will be in charge.
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Kiwifruit – but not as you know it. Red variety to go on trial
Zespri wants to know what Kiwis think of the taste, colour, and shelf-life of the red fruit.
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Refashioning New Zealand’s rag trade
New Zealand-made fashion is becoming increasingly unaffordable.
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Median ambulance dodges traffic by riding highway road dividers like monorails
In rush hour, it can be very difficult for emergency services to reach accidents on highways.