Ever play “house” with a refrigerator box when you were a kid? Well, now you really CAN live in one! Some Australian researchers have constructed a house almost completely out of cardboard… and 100% recycleable! Granted, I don’t think you’d want to build one of these things in Canada… slightly too cold and wet… but …
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Russia backs an Indian UN Veto
More and more.. it seems like there is real momentum behind this push for some sort of significant reform at the UN. Now we’re hearing it from the Russians and Indians. As usual with world politics, change seems to be happening not for the betterment of humanity, but rather to change geopolitical influence. The BBC …
Russia builds new Space Ship
A little science geekery tonight. Just for a change. The maker of the Soyuz capsule has created a space shuttle “competitor”. No, it’s not as big or as advanced as the space shuttle.. but it’s cheaper and more versatile than a Soyuz to launch and operate. And that’s really something for a reusable space vehicle. …