Robots save lives: robot fire-fighters take on explosive situations. SAFFiR shows how they can be ultimately be autonomous.
Elon Musk may be leading the call to ban killer robots, but there are definitely life-endangering situations where robots are a must. In dangerous situations such as firefighting or bomb […]
One sweet ride: a biodegradable auto made of sugar beets and flax — but what about mice?
Gifted students from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, developed Lina, a car with a biodegradable body made of sugar beets and flax. Previously, many cars have used vegetable-based […]
As the Tesla Model 3 enters production, oil companies revise estimates of EVs on the road upwards to 530 million by 2040
Tesla’s runaway success with the relatively economical Model 3, just entering production, together with major pushes forward into plug-in automobiles from most major manufacturers has oil companies sweating the numbers […]
World’s largest twin engine Airbus A350-1000 passes extreme weather tests for hot weather above 40 degrees celsius
The largest twin engine Airbus, the A350-1000, successfully passed the high-temperature tests in July tests. The test was undertaken at the Al Ain International airport. The test was […]
Natural Resource GDP increased 0.4%, led by Energy subsector at 0.7% — Statscan
Real natural resource gross domestic product (GDP), or the volume of economic activity attributable to natural resources, increased by 0.4% in the first quarter after edging up 0.2% in the fourth quarter. […]
Automotive and chemical manufacturing pull up overall Canadian manufacturing sales to higher level than projected
Overall monthly manufacturing sales are up again, for the third month in a row, rising 1.1 percent to $54.6 billion for May 2017. Inventories are also down 0.2 percent and unfilled […]
Forest vertical cities in China: first forest city under construction covered in 1 million plants; produce 900 tons oxygen daily
Architect Stefano Boeri sees green — not necessarily money — but green air cities in China’s future. The first forest city has begun construction in Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China. Not only […]
$26 Trillion needed over 13 years to power infrastructure for world’s fastest growing economies
Putting aside issues such as carbon footprint, food, economic fundamentals, infrastructure development and cost is the biggest issue facing the fast-growing economies in Asia. These areas need at least $1.7 […]
200 days in lockup: Four volunteers live in simulated moon lab in preparation for future moon mission
Four enthusiastic volunteers face the next 200 days in close quarters in China’s Earth-based lab that simulates a Lunar habitat. The experiment will analyse long-term life in a small 160-square-meter […]
Canadian Mining Fueling the Alternative Power Boom
Canadian mining companies have recently begun contributing to the green power revolution, locally and abroad. Mining is not typically associated with green energy. The equipment alone has a negative impact […]
Financial risks associated with emissions limits for Canada for oil and gas industries
According to a study by Carbon Tracker, Canadian oil and gas companies face financial risks associated with emissions limits outlined in the Paris Agreement. The goal of the Paris Agreement […]
Three Out of Four Energy Companies Hit by Cyber-Attacks in the Last Year
Global hacking attempts have become increasingly more prevalent over the past few years. Governments, companies, and individuals alike have been victims of these attacks. Hackers targeting governments and political figures […]
