News archive: June 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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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?
Over the past year hundreds of pairs of unworn shoes have washed up on North Atlantic beaches.
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Learning from animals: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
From designing better camouflage to making quieter trains, we humans can learn a lot from the animal kingdom.
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Fieldays 2019: Innovation Award winners announced
Winners included PICMI - a hiring seasonal worker system, Bobble Trough, and Future Post.
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Alberto Caiola magnifies the beauty of flowers in Shanghai shop
Large mirrored dishes result in the flowers reflected ad infinitum, producing an intriguing effect.
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Michelin reinvents the wheel with Uptis, a puncture-proof airless tire
The airless technology minimises regular maintenance such as pressure checks, and inspections for damage.
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The Kiwi town making roads out of plastic
Liardet St, New Plymouth was resurfaced with asphalt partly made of used plastic.