I have always had a passion for new technologies and the world’s they open up to us. Not only the new world’s of space, other dimensions, virtual and augmented realities; but, just as important, the greater understanding of the mundane and the things we often take for granted.

Last year, we started to see some amazing efforts to use modern technology to save and even recreate amazing cultural artefacts that might otherwise be lost or destroyed. Closer to home we have seen an amazing project which is now allowing the creation of a whole host of educational games and augmented and virtual tours around the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.

Here’s hoping you find some inspiration from this and other amazing stories:

• Endangered Turtles Rescued near Cape Cod moved to Florida
• Republicans won’t Gut Ethics Body
• 3D Scans & Models of the Forth Bridge helping to Create Digital Heritage
• US Manufacturing at 2-Year High
• UK Manufacturing Growth at 2 & a Half Year High
• 2-Year-Old Twin Rescues Brother from Under Fallen Dresser
• Ants craft Sponges to Dip in Honey & Carry Home
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• Chicago Zoo welcomes Baby Orangutan
• Hill Walker Saved by Climbers
• Man & Child Rescued from Fire in Edinburgh
• Lifeboat Crew rescues Dog from Cliffs
• Barista wins $900 000 on NFL Bet
• Only Known Unbroken Glass Penny to be Auctioned
• Becoming a Mother may change Brain to help Read their Child’s Needs
• Edmund Reaches Brisbane International Quarter-Finals