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Giant wind turbines that can power cities
The giant whirling machine in the Netherlands is a test model for a new series of giant offshore wind turbines planned by General
3 January 2021 by IdeaSpies

Energy

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A solar powered "water battery"
An award-winning Australian solar-powered “water battery” has been lauded as a success with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) revealing the system generated more than 3 GWh of electricity in its first 12 months of operation. The thermal energy storage tank, located at USC’s main campus on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is powered by a 2.1 MW solar PV system which produces enough energy to cool 4.5 megalitres of water, effectively acting as an 8 MW battery. The cooled water is stored and used for air conditioning, which is currently the single biggest user of electricity at the campus. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/12/30/water-battery-a-winner-for-australian-university/
2 January 2021 by IdeaSpies

Artistic

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A one word change in the Australian anthem
 "We are young and free" in the Australian national anthem has been changed to "We are one and free”. This change removes a notion that has presented a challenge for many in uniting behind our national song. The change is small in nature but significant in purpose. It is an acknowledgment that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures date back 65,000 years. It is also an acknowledgement that people who have come across the seas, 250 years ago or more recently, are as much of this nation and our story as any other Australian. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/changing-the-national-anthem-is-real-reconciliation-20210101-p56r6v.html
1 January 2021 by IdeaSpies

Artistic

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When will drones replace fireworks for New Year celebrations?
Drone light shows differ from fireworks displays because drones are reusable, and do not produce chemical and noise pollution.&nbs
1 January 2021 by IdeaSpies

Wellbeing

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31 December 2020 by IdeaSpies

COVID-19

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When will Australians be able to travel overseas without being in hotel quarantine on return?
Let's take a positive view. When we have a vaccine those who take it should be able to travel overseas. We can be tested before we
30 December 2020 by IdeaSpies