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Energy

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Hydrogen from Seawater without massive energy input?
Current methods for seawater electrolysis involve a complex set of steps, high temperatures and lots of energy - which all drive up costs. This latest research uses a different catalytic process, one which not only involves a single step process but can also occur at room temperature.  Thus reducing the traditional time, cost and energy involved in producing hydrogen from seawater.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210128134733.htm
8 February 2021 by Kylie Hargrea...

Governance

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Tax Reform: An opportunity to find the ‘Common Good’
When change is required, the government of a democracy should seek the ‘common good’ solution - one that appeals to the majority and is least problematic to others.   Reform in Australia is inherently challenging as the ‘politics’ at both state and federal level can de-rail change, even if majority community support exists.   Tax Reform in Australia has been held back for too long by political wrangling and manoeuvring.   Our politicians should put their egos aside and seek community input to determine a tax reform package that is viewed as a ‘common good’ and then get on with implementation.  
8 February 2021 by Glenn Barnes

Artistic

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Rammed Earth Domed Homes
This fascinating, thought-provoking project by Tehran-based ZAV Architects have unveiled their award-winning multipurpose cultural residence, comprising vibrant rammed earth domes that form part of a broader social and cultural initiative on Hormuz Island in Iran. Dubbed “Majara residence” (translating to adventure), this is the second phase of the initiative that ties together the lives of local people and visitors both culturally and economically. https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/presence-in-hormuz-iran-majara-residence-zav-architects-community-buildings-housing/
8 February 2021 by Gillian Corba...

Wellbeing

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Floating to survive
The lives of many people who fatally drown in rips, rivers and other waterways might be saved if they are taught to float to survi
7 February 2021 by IdeaSpies

PropTech

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7 February 2021 by Jennifer Harr...

Governance

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Politics to stamp its authority over the digital world
The British tech expert and journalist Jamie Bartlett opened his most recent book, The People Vs Tech, two years ago saying: “In
7 February 2021 by IdeaSpies