Conflicts
The large-scale bombing of civilian targets became part of warfare during the Second World War. Early in the War both Britain and Germany refused to attack civilian targets. Then, in May 1940, as a result of a communications error, the Luftwaffe bombed Rotterdam, killing about 1,000. The next day British sent 100 bombers to attack the Ruhr. And, so, the terror escalated. But the Allied response was far beyond anything done by Germany. The British and American bombing of Dresden alone killed an estimated 135,000 – twice the number of British civilians killed in the entire six years of the … Continue Reading
The old Soviet Empire came to an end in 1989. In February of that year, Soviet troops were pulled out of Afghanistan, signalling the end of Russia’s last attempt to expand its influence; in August, Hungary opened its borders with Austria; and on 9 November, East Berliners were allowed to pass freely through the Berlin Wall. Berlin Wall ("The Berlin Wall at Friedrichstrasse" by BIL ex Wikemedia) These changes meant that great new opportunities were opening up for the people of Eastern Europe. China was already moving towards a form of capitalism and opportunity for its people. India was soon … Continue Reading
Videos
Renewables News- New Aussie Technology to Clean Polluted WaterScientists from Deakin University, together with French colleagues, say that they have manufactured a lightweight and reusable material that can absorb up to 33 times its weight in a wide range of spilt oils, chemical solvents and dyes, while repelling … Continue Reading → […]
- Aussie Researchers Make Efficient Solar Cells from Low-grade SiliconResearchers at the University of New South Wales have found a way to make very high efficiency solar cells out of cheap, low-grade silicon. It has been known for several decades that hydrogen atoms can be introduced into the atomic … Continue Reading → […]
- First Aussie “Hot Rocks” Power Plant Begins ProducingThe first power plant in Australia to produce electricity using an enhanced geothermal ("hot rocks") system has begun producing electricity in the far north-east of South Australia. The one-megawatt Habanero pilot plant near outback Innamincka is operated by Geodynamics. Geodynamics … Continue Reading → […]
- New Aussie Technology to Clean Polluted Water
