What is self-climbing formwork? It sounds like a futuristic method to use in construction but nonetheless, it has been a method used in recent years that has proven to be of great use for many industries and sectors. So, what is it exactly? Self-climbing formwork, sometimes known simply as climbing formwork, is
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An electrochemical method for stabilizing a reactive molecule can help the development of higher efficiency solar cells. Sunlight offers a potential solution in the search for an energy source that does not harm the planet, but this depends on finding a way to efficiently turn electromagnetic energy into electricity. Researchers from
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President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group’s Alipay, a senior administration official said, escalating tensions with Beijing before President-elect Joe Biden takes office this month. The order, first reported by Reuters, tasks the Commerce Department with defining which transactions will
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently laid out his opposition to proposed cryptocurrency regulation, stating that it would create “perverse incentives for cryptocurrency customers to avoid regulated entities for cryptocurrency transactions.” The Verge reports that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently expressed his opposition to proposed cryptocurrency regulations which he believes will hurt
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The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government didn’t increase electricity tariffs but adjusted some bands for users to pay what they are supposed to pay. The minister stated this on Tuesday night while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He said the Nigerian Electricity
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In late 2020, Ant Group – the financial technology (fintech) and services division of China’s e-commerce juggernaut, Alibaba – was primed for the biggest Initial Public Offering (IPO) in history. But with just days to go, the IPO had been blocked and Ant Group had been dealt several blows that laid
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The hacker group behind the suspected Russian cyberattack of Texas-based IT company SolarWinds is now suspected of also gaining access to Microsoft’s internal systems. NPR reports that the group behind the suspected Russian attack of SolarWinds systems that affected multiple U.S. government agencies and private companies was reportedly also able to
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In a recent interview, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk praised China for being “more responsible” than the U.S. The Express reports that in a recent interview with Business Insider, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was questioned about the “ethical limitations” of operating in China. Musk stated that so far he has
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are taking on a larger role in offshore operations, serving as a means of remote inspection, data collection, and logistics. Recent field tests have shown that drones can provide a fast, safe and cost-effective solution for the inspection and maintenance of offshore oil and
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Demand for digitally distanced surveys and inspections has escalated following the introduction of stringent global travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and unprecedented impacts on the oil price. The provision of verification and certification services for topsides and subsea equipment is critical for essential components like risers, umbilicals, cables, lifting
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