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the ethical risks of climate engineering technologies as reported by UNESCO during COP28

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UNESCO’s ethics report on engineering new technologies to control climate change includes specific guidelines on how to remove carbon emission and induce solar reflectivity.

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This Earth Day, watch PBS’ new highlight of early solar pioneer Mária Telkes

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For nearly 50 years, chemical engineer and inventor Mária Telkes applied her prodigious intellect to harnessing the power of the sun. If we want the sustainable future, we don't just need the technology, we need to want the technology." You need to convince them that this is the time for the idea.

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former spaceX engineers raise $50M to build autonomous freight trains

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the three engineers are building a cleaner and more efficient system for transporting freight across the united states. The post former spaceX engineers raise $50M to build autonomous freight trains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Winners of the 2023 eVolo Skyscraper Competition challenge and explore the future of vertical architecture

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The winners of eVolo Magazine ’s 2023 Skyscraper competition have been announced, celebrating the art of tall buildings with the selection of three superlative projects and 15 honorable mentions that “challenge the way we understand vertical architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments.”

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teenage engineering launches world’s first electronic instrument that plays medieval music

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The post teenage engineering launches world’s first electronic instrument that plays medieval music appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. some of the sounds include swords, arrows, farm animals, no less than two separate witches, rowdy peasants, and an actual dragon.

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MIT engineers 3D print recycled glass to build sturdy ‘LEGO’ bricks for buildings and facades

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described as ‘reconfigurable masonry’, the engineers use a custom machine from the MIT spinoff evenline, which is capable of 3D printing molten glass. The post MIT engineers 3D print recycled glass to build sturdy ‘LEGO’ bricks for buildings and facades appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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start the engine! meet the DXX buggy racing for rebellion + designboom at dakar 2022

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The post start the engine! meet the DXX buggy racing for rebellion + designboom at dakar 2022 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. designboom is proud to team up again with rebellion in this new 2022 dakar adventure.