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Bridge Maintenance Drones
An Australian-first artificial intelligence-enabled drone trial is set to revolutionise the way essential inspection work is carried out on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. See https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/skys-limit-as-drones-revolutionise-bridge-maintenance
21 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...

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AirTaxi Progress Accelerated
AirTaxi Advanced. The new configuration boasts a fixed wing, a V-tail, and eight electric propellers without moving surfaces or tilting parts. First flight is planned for 2023 and certification is expected around 2025. See https://www.aviationtoday.com/2022/07/07/easa-proposes-new-regulatory-framework-for-air-taxi-operations/
1 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...

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New technology in road pavement trial
The permeable pavement in the City of Yarra is part of a trial developed by Melbourne University and funded through Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.The pavement, located in the Melbourne suburb of Clifton Hill, is made from around 70 per cent recycled tyres sourced from a local Victorian facility.See https://www.governmentnews.com.au/yarra-uses-new-technology-in-road-pavement-trial/
1 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...

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Developments in Quantum Technology
Quantum tech is opening a new world of potential advances in secure communications, information technology & high precision se
1 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...

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The Global Nuclear Power Comeback
“Countries seem to be waking up to the realization that they can’t meet their climate, energy, and national security goals without nuclear energy.”Why nuclear power is vital for our global energy supply: https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/the-global-nuclear-comeback-green-energy-fossil-fuels-supply-climate-mandates-power-generation-11658170860
1 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...

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Establishing Nuclear Power on the Moon
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have given three companies $5 million each to make it possible to put nuclear po
1 August 2022 by Michael Sharp...