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In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphillThe Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden, established in 1888, stands as Germany's oldest water-ballast rack railroad. This unique railway operates wi...
Siemens launches fresh AI reinvention drive to boost returnsStarting Oct. 1, four units within the top division, Digital Industries, will combine into a single automation business. Connecting sales, ...
Audi India starts local assembly of Audi Q3 in Chhatrapati SambhajinagarAudi has commenced local assembly of the Q3 model at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The new model is expecte...
German automation firm DEPRAG to invest Rs 8-10 crore, assemble systems in IndiaDEPRAG SCHULZ will invest Rs 8-10 crore in India to enhance its manufacturing and engineering presence. The investment aims to establish lo...
JSW wants Volkswagen to bear $1.4 billion India tax bill in JV dealIn a push for collaboration, JSW Group is insisting that Volkswagen AG take on a significant tax liability that is still unresolved in Indi...
Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
In 2003, Germany opened a water-filled bridge that lets cargo ships cross over the Elbe River; the 3,012-foot crossing connected two major canalsThe Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a groundbreaking structure that enables ships to traverse over the Elbe River, effectively linking...
In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettlesThe Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' prin...
Chuck Leavell and his wife inherited 1,000 acres in Georgia; decades later, Charlane had grown to 4,000 acres with 70% still covered in forestsChuck Leavell, renowned keyboardist for the Rolling Stones, is deeply committed to conservation. He oversees the Charlane Woodlands & Prese...
India's chip mission more comprehensive than many countries: Infineon Technologies CEOInfineon eyes €800 Million India Revenue by 2030 on clean energy, auto surge.
A 125-year-old ‘flying train’ in Germany still carries 80,000 passengers a day, a bizarre-looking 1901 solution to moving through one of the country’s most crowded valleysThe Schwebebahn in Wuppertal, Germany, boasts a rich history of 125 years, effectively navigating the city's tight industrial valley space....
Semicon India 2.0: Infineon CEO calls India key semiconductor market, expands workforce by 28%Highlighting the vital role of India in the global market, Infineon Technologies CEO Jochen Hanebeck remarked on the exciting advancements ...
Volkswagen overhaul puts Seat’s future at risk as Chinese rivals reshape global auto industryVolkswagen's strategic overhaul may lead to the discontinuation of its Seat brand. This move signals significant industry consolidation ami...
In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...
Ex-Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s startup Hang Ten Systems raises $53 millionHang Ten is building AI software for large enterprises, with a focus on software development and other technology-intensive work. Its platf...
In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...
In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...
In 1955, a British engineer while trying to prove a game changing theory about a revolutionary invention used a cat food tin, a coffee can, and a reversed vacuum cleaner. Later, the patent changed the landscape of modern transportation foreverIn 1955, a British engineer while trying to prove a game changing theory about a revolutionary invention used a cat food tin, a coffee can,...
Silicon Valley-backed Covenant unveils low-cost, mass-producible cruise missileCovenant has launched a new heavy-payload cruise missile, Anthem, aimed at revolutionizing warfare strategies. This cutting-edge missile fo...
In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his team invented first long-range ballistic missile for Nazi Germany but it was built by concentration camp prisoners under brutal conditions, laying the foundation for both the American and Soviet space programsIn 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his research team invented the first long-range ballistic missile secretly for Nazi Germany...