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Smarter Cars, Safer Roads: The Role of Technology in ANCAP Testing
Since its introduction in 1993, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has played a crucial role in improving vehicle safety across Australia and New Zealand. Over the decades, advancements in automotive technology have significantly changed the way crash tests are conducted, leading to stricter safety standards, improved crash test dummies, and the rise of…
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Love in the Digital Age: How Technology Has Transformed Dating throughout the last century
The way people find love has evolved dramatically over the past century, shaped by advancements in technology, communication, and social norms. From handwritten love letters to dating apps powered by artificial intelligence, each decade has introduced new ways for people to connect. While romance has always existed, the methods of courtship have shifted alongside the…
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Volkswagen’s Next Big EV: After the Kombi, Could the Beetle Be Next?
The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by advances in electric vehicle (EV) technology and the urgent need for sustainable transportation. Among the companies embracing this change, Volkswagen has made headlines with its efforts to revive classic models in an electric format. The launch of the ID. Buzz, a modern electric reincarnation of…
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Deep Impact Re-imagined: Would We Have a Better Plan Today?
In 1998, the disaster film Deep Impact depicted a terrifying scenario: a 7-mile-wide comet was on a collision course with Earth, threatening mass extinction. Governments scrambled to prevent the catastrophe, launching a space mission to destroy the comet while preparing underground shelters to save a fraction of humanity. At the time of the film’s release,…
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A New Home Among the Stars: Will Mars Be Humanity’s Future?
For decades, Mars has been at the center of humanity’s dream for interplanetary colonisation. With NASA, SpaceX, and other private space companies actively developing missions to the Red Planet, the question is no longer if we can get there but when and how we can survive. While science fiction has long portrayed Mars as a…
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TV Then and Now: How Streaming and Tech Revolutionised Television
Television has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. The way audiences consume TV shows, the types of stories being told, and the very format of television itself have all evolved dramatically. The 90s, 2000s, and 2010s each represent distinct eras in television history, shaped by technological advancements, cultural shifts, and changes in…