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This week we cover ultra-slimline tech, futuristic trains, and the changing value of time. Plus, microalgae are turning breweries green, and shellfish are sifting through our oceans.
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Flex those mussels
We need all the help we can get in the global race to clean up our oceans. Scientists have even enlisted the help of mussels, whose ability to filter microplastics from water could be a real asset, with no apparent evidence of harm to the organisms.
Sustainable brewing
Algae might be small, but it’s definitely mighty. A brewery in Australia is working with researchers to see how phytoplankton can be used to convert the carbon dioxide emitted from the fermentation process into oxygen, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere.
A matter of time
The pandemic has caused many of us to re-assess how we value spending our time. Writing for TalkCMO, Toby Lewis, CEO of events and engagement agency and Sapience client Live Group, discusses how virtual or hybrid events can match the new demands of audiences who prioritise flexible, accessible and sustainable content.
Thin tech
Modern technology is getting sleeker by the day, but it doesn’t get much slimmer than this. Scientists have developed a device that is only two atoms thick, potentially kickstarting a new generation of tech that is faster, lighter, and consumes much less energy.
And finally…Don’t look down
The future of travel is here. A new rail project in China features a suspended train that travels through the skies powered by renewable energy – but while this might seem a novel way to commute to work, the glass bottom of the carriage means it’s not for the faint-hearted…
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