Multi-layer “liquid window” tech could help buildings save energy

There are already "smart" windows that can be electronically switched between either letting sunlight through or blocking it. A new multi-layered one, however, can be set to several energy-saving light filtration modes.

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Antarctica’s only electric exploration vehicle in the shop for key upgrades

In development for more than a decade, the Venturi Antarctica was finally set to work in Antarctica at the end of 2021. Now the first and only electric polar exploration vehicle has undergone key upgrades to help it survive higher temperatures.

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93-km-long climate-controlled bike path to keep cyclists cool in Dubai

Cycling and walking are rarely associated with Dubai, but a new plan by local studio Urb aims to change that. Named the Loop, it envisions a 93-km-long enclosed bicycle and walking pathway that offers respite from the harsh desert conditions.

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