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The stadiums include a quiet room for those with cognitive disabilities. The FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar this year is leading the way in accessibility for specially-abled people, according to a report by Euronews published on Wednesday. The event is making sure all can enjoy it.

Qatar unveiled a massive 40,000-seat arena for the World Cup that’s entirely crafted from shipping containers.

Built with the notion of sustainable construction in mind, Qatar officials are partnering with architects Fenwick Iribarren, Schlaich Bergermann Partner and Hilson Moran on the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. The building could even earn a four-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification.

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The ‘semi-dry brakes represent the next generation of braking.’German-based technology company Continental Automotive claims to have secured its first significant order in the third quarter for its semi-dry brake system called ‘Future Brake System’ (FBS).

There might be room for everyone, or not. At first glance, the connections between the world’s growing population and climate change seem obvious. The more people we have on this planet, the larger their collective impact on the climate.

The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, according to World Population Prospects 2022, released today on World Population Day.

“This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another,” he added.

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s INCITE program has awarded supercomputing time to 56 projects!

Managed jointly by the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility and Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, INCITE supports large-scale, computationally intensive projects that address “grand challenges” in science and engineering.

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