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In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber too- In 1896, 40,000 people traveled to the middle of nowhere in Texas to watch two trains crash intentionally. Two died in the 'The Crash at Crush' event
- 'How to Become an Assassin' to 'Lone Mujahid' Pocket Book: NIA chargesheet reveals how extremist literature was used to plot Red Fort blast
- In 2016, Texas built RGV Reef from 477 piles of railroad ties and concrete across 1,650 acres off South Padre Island; sonar estimated 24.4 tons of fish biomass thereA groundbreaking artificial reef off the Texas coast now sustains more than twenty-four tons of fish biomass. Constructed from discarded ra...09 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2021, Missouri added just 1% waste plastic to a two-mile road, that tiny share consumed 10 tons, equal to 750,000 soda bottlesIn 2021, Missouri transportation officials discussed a road project that tested recycled plastic in asphalt pavement. Engineers from the Un...09 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...08 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concreteA bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps wast...08 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China supportNepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanc...08 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border as ties deepenRussia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River. This new infrastructure links Rason and Khasan, facilita...08 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
- Canadian centenarian Rita Georgeff wanted to walk across Gordie Howe International Bridge after her 100th birthday, she finally made it happen at 102At the remarkable age of 102, Rita Georgeff finally achieved her dream of crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a plan she had mad...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Canadian centenarian waited until 102 to fulfill her dream of walking across the delayed Gordie Howe bridge; now Rita Georgeff has one wish for her 103rd birthdayRita Georgeff, at 102 years old, joyfully crossed the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, fulfilling a dream she had held for years. Afte...06 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- US family buys 120-year-old abandoned railroad car for 3000 dollars. Once home to 20 feral cats, the accommodation now rents for 350 dollars per nightA forgotten 1906 train car was transformed into a unique Airbnb. The US family purchased the dilapidated carriage for three thousand dollar...05 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Oregon’s bridge program diverted 640,162 tons of construction material from landfills; FHWA valued the landfill diversion at $21.3 million across 208 bridgesBundled bridge contracts streamline multiple projects into a cohesive framework, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs. This strategy p...05 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 1881, a rich silver vein turned Lake Valley, New Mexico, into a town of about 4,000; by 1902 only 150 remained, and the last residents left in 1994Silver mining in Lake Valley began in the 1870s and boomed after a major discovery in 1881. Lawlessness and a railroad spur followed the pr...04 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- In 2003, Fort Lewis trained 25 public works staff to improve building energy use. 2 years later, the base had achieved 20-30% greater efficiency than the ASHRAE standardFort Lewis Army Base used staff training, equipment upgrades, renovation projects, and improved operating practices to strengthen building ...03 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- In 2012, Chicago’s Railroad Retirement Board found new life for 3,200 pounds of electronics through reuse and recycling; the effort lifted waste diversion nearly 10%The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board successfully recycled over 3,200 pounds of electronic waste. This achievement was driven by federal prog...01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Kumar Sangakkara lives in a 120-year-old heritage mansion inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with three courtyards, rooftop pool facing Indian Ocean, lighthouse view, coral walls and modern interiorsSri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort home combines heritage and luxury. The 120-year-old villa sits inside UNESCO-listed...30 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in Red Fort blast caseA Delhi court has taken cognisance of the NIA's extensive chargesheet. This chargesheet details the Red Fort blast which killed eleven peop...29 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...27 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
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