by Heiner Kubny | Jan 21, 2021 | Archive, Economy, Science, technology, traffic
The Airbus A350 is the world’s most modern and environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft. Thanks to advanced engines, state-of-the-art materials and an aerodynamic design, it consumes 25 percent less kerosene and generates up to 50 percent less noise than...
by Heiner Kubny | Jan 21, 2021 | Archive, Expeditions, South, technology
On January 5, the Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCPOR) launched its 40th Antarctic expedition. The 43 members of the expedition are expected to reach Antarctica in 30-45 days on the Russian icebreaker MV “Vasiliy Golovnin”...
by Heiner Kubny | Jan 20, 2021 | Archive, Arctic, Politics
The “Poseidon” drone is to be given its own base for storage and maintenance. (Photo: Russian Defense Ministry) Russia’s unmanned nuclear drone project “Poseidon” seems to be on the right track, according to statements by the relevant...
by Heiner Kubny | Jan 19, 2021 | Archive, Economy, Energy, Everyday life, Society
During a walk through Zurich I could not believe my eyes. Everywhere I felt like I was being watched by polar bears and penguins. Have I walked this far and am I already in the Arctic or Antarctic? Taking a closer look, I discovered a campaign by the electricity...
by Heiner Kubny | Jan 18, 2021 | Archive, Science, technology
The next phase of construction brings the “Discovery Building” one step closer to completion. Construction of the new building is scheduled to continue until 2023. (Photo: Hugh Broughton Architects) The next phase of construction of the British Rothera...
