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The world's largest nuclear fusion reactor to produce clean energy
Scientists are planning to create the reaction happening in the centre of the sun with the International Thermonuclear E
19 March 2023 by IdeaSpies

Artistic

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Robotic Manicure
From the Xpres Spa with airport locations around the world:  "Ever had a From the XpresSpa:  "Ever had a robot do your nails?  Starting March 19, you'll be able to because we're partnering with Clockwork to bring you robot manicures!  If you're traveling through JFK, drop in for an automated manicure in minutes.  Just pick your color, slide your hand into place, say 'ready' and the Clockwork robot will begin painting.  The fully autonomous robot couples artificial intelligence with 3D-camera technology to take pictures of each of your nails, painting them safely, quickly, and accurately." 
19 March 2023 by Sabra Brock

Inclusion

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Barbie releases first-ever doll with scoliosis
Mattel, the makers of Barbie, has introduced its first-ever doll with scoliosis.The toy company has launched its new Chelsea doll, who is Barbie’s little sister, with a curved spine and a removable back brace.Citing the “power of representation”, the brand aims to normalise the equipment and encourage children to celebrate inclusion with its latest addition to the Barbie family.Mattel worked closely with Dr Luke Macyszyn, a board-certified neurosurgeon and specialist in children’s complex spinal disorders, in order to develop the doll.https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/barbie-scoliosis-doll-chelsea-b2272781.html
17 March 2023 by Marcus Gordon

Inclusion

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Cambridge University's Jason Arday becomes youngest black professor
Diagnosed with autism and global development delay in his early years, Jason Arday was unable to speak until he was 11 years old and could not read or write until he was 18. Now aged 37, he is about to become the youngest black person ever appointed to a professorship at the University of Cambridge.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64717079.amp
17 March 2023 by Marcus Gordon

Inclusion

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Cafe Owner Paints Window Mural in Aid of Guide Dogs
Artist Alice Herring has created a stunning Guide Dogs themed window at the café she co-owns in Warwickshire.Alice, who will be running in this year’s London Marathon for the charity, hopes the window mural will help to reach her £4,000 target, as well as raise awareness of the charity’s fostering and puppy-raising volunteering roles.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/cafe-owner-paints-window-mural-in-aid-of-guide-dogs
17 March 2023 by Marcus Gordon

Energy

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The future of Nuclear as a source of Clean Energy
Nuclear is becoming a hot topic as a source of clean energy so we decided to have host a conversation about it. Nuclear power remains banned under two Australian federal laws, but it’s an industry with a lot of industrial potential. Among 60 recommendations in a recent NSW Productivity Commission white paper was lifting a ban on nuclear electricity generation for small modular reactors.Many Australian political discussions don't consider latest developments in SMR's but now that Australia is contracting to buy nuclear-powered submarines we should. According to our discussion Australia could even benefit from a circular economy in uranium.https://youtu.be/uypAIsQdaWI
17 March 2023 by IdeaSpies