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Rhenus Group's R440 million new warehouse in Joburg is water independent

By Larry Claasen Logistics company Rhenus Group's move to a R440 million state-of-the-art facility in Johannesburg will make it independent of the municipal water supply. The new 28,000 m² facility in Meadowview, Johannesburg, is not only designed to meet the German company's environmental goals, but also to operate independently of the city's water supply. This… Continue reading Rhenus Group's R440 million new warehouse in Joburg is water independent

A sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show: news, tickets and more

As winter continues to take its toll on Philadelphia Temperatures below freezinga small sign that spring is less than two months away. The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 1, but organizers offered a sneak peek Thursday, introducing “Gardens of Tomorrow” as this year's show theme. The entrance garden… Continue reading A sneak peek at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show: news, tickets and more

The reflection pond was drained until May due to construction work

The reflection pond in front of Clemson University's RM Cooper Library was drained and cleaned on December 20 in preparation for construction. The installation of the hoardings was completed on January 6th. Fences now surround the reflection pond and parking lots near the Watt Family Innovation Center and Cooper Library. “Demolition of the existing walkways… Continue reading The reflection pond was drained until May due to construction work

Flint water-based paper batteries are fully compostable

Flint's compostable paper batteries with water electrolytes While CES 2025Flint introduces its compostable product Paper batteries consisting of water-based electrolytes, an anode, a cathode and a separator. With these main parts, Flint's paper batteries can take a flexible or any shape. Until now, these materials have been packaged in a vacuum-sealed sleeve as standard. At… Continue reading Flint water-based paper batteries are fully compostable

The Tech Tsunami: Reshaping the Technology Landscape

The technology landscape in the Middle East is currently undergoing significant change, driven by advances in GenAI, Cloud, Digital Reality and Web3. These once futuristic scenarios like AI-powered medical diagnostics and virtual showrooms are quickly becoming a reality. According to IDC, global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2027,… Continue reading The Tech Tsunami: Reshaping the Technology Landscape

Green Party councilor Adriane Carr is resigning from Vancouver City Council

Adriane Carr Photo: X AFTER After more than a decade of dedicated public service, Green Party councilor Adriane Carr announced her resignation from Vancouver City Council on Wednesday, effective immediately. Carr was first elected as Vancouver's first Green Party councilor in 2011. Since then, she has been re-elected three times, topped the polls twice (2014… Continue reading Green Party councilor Adriane Carr is resigning from Vancouver City Council

NASA solar observatory sees coronal loops flicker before large flares

For decades, scientists have tried in vain to accurately predict solar flares — intense bursts of light on the Sun that can send a flurry of charged particles into the solar system. Now, using NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, one team has identified flickering loops in the solar atmosphere, or corona, that seem to signal when… Continue reading NASA solar observatory sees coronal loops flicker before large flares

6 French Drainage Alternatives – Cheaper Drainage Solutions

At the beginning of last year, French drainpipes experienced a rapid rise in popularity, and this trend shows no sign of stopping. A cursory Google search for this clever drainage solution brings up dozens of forums of gardeners recommending French drains as the only solution to a waterlogged garden. However, French drains are not a… Continue reading 6 French Drainage Alternatives – Cheaper Drainage Solutions