Getty Images The government has announced the first stages of its plans to get ultra-fast broadband to the majority of homes in the UK. Originally it had promised to roll out gigabit-speed broadband to every home in Britain by 2025 but that was reduced to 85% coverage in November. The budget remains at £5bn – […]
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Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas
Paul Brett Wisbech is a pretty market town in Cambridgeshire but it’s an area divided by access to fast broadband. Paul Brett moved to the area in 2003, seeking a slightly more laid-back way of life. But as a software engineer, he also needed fast broadband. And despite being in a location that is not […]
Fire-extinguishing gel could be sprayed onto wooded areas ahead of fire season
[embedded content] A new non-toxic gel developed by researchers at Stanford University could be sprayed directly onto wooded areas to reduce the severity of wildfires. According to its creators, the fluid could be applied to “ignition-prone areas” ahead of peak fire season. In doing so, it could serve as both a lifesaving and cost-saving technology […]