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In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...- Marvel's Wolverine review: Brutal, beautiful, and over before it earns its clawsMarvel's Wolverine showcases intense combat sequences and striking visuals that resonate with the character's rugged spirit. However, the s...
- In 2016, Washington opened a 7,708-foot highway bridge that floats on Lake Washington; it broke the world record held by the bridge it replacedIn 2016, Washington opened the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, a 7,708-foot engineering marvel spanning Lake Washington between Seattle an...
- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
- Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles
- Bill Gates paid a daily $28 fine for 13 years and no one noticed. The reason will blow your mindIn 1988, Bill Gates' dream car, a Porsche 959, faced US import hurdles due to non-compliance with safety and emission standards. Impounded ...
- Is Dubai’s Burj Khalifa about to lose its crown? Abandoned skyscraper’s comeback could reshape the skylineDubai's iconic skyline may soon change again as the shelved Dubai Creek Tower project eyes a revival. Initially planned to eclipse Burj Kha...
- World’s longest Cadillac can carry more passengers than a bus. Guess how many people can it fit?The American Dream, the world’s longest car at 30.5 meters, originally built from Cadillac El Dorado limousines, can carry up to 75 people....
- Iran's ancient 'wind catchers' beat the heat naturallyYazd, an ancient city in Iran's desert, is known for its tall wind catchers that provide natural cooling without electricity or emissions. ...
- Iran's architectural marvel: Ancient 'wind catchers' that harness nature's power to beat the heatThe ancient Persian city of Yazd has developed engineering marvels, such as wind catchers known as badgirs, to stay cool in summer temperat...
- Jammu and Kashmir rail project: Country's first cable-stayed rail bridge in Reasi completed"In 11 months, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge (Anji Khad) is ready...," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted on Friday, sharin...
- A tech industry pioneer sees a way for the US to lead in advanced chipsTech pioneer Sutherland argues that instead of looking for more expensive technology, the US must focus on training a generation of young e...
- Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma inaugurates 22.5 MW Ganol Hydro Power ProjectTerming the inauguration of the project as ‘historic’ and landmark day for Garo Hills, the Chief Minister said that the project worth over ...
- Gadkari to initiate blasting process for Zojila tunnel construction work tomorrowThe project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highw...
- Megha Engineering lowest bidder for Zojila tunnel, quotes Rs 4,509 cr for projectAmong the three bidders in the race including Larsen & Toubro and Ircon International JV, the Hyderabad-headquartered company had quoted th...
- Looking to get Zojila tunnel completed without cost escalation; project may undergo design changes: Nitin GadkariThe strategic Zojila tunnel for all-year connectivity between Leh and Srinagar may undergo some design changes to prevent cost escalation a...
- Murud-Janjira & Padmadurg Fort: Keepers of the Konkan coastThe sea fort at Murud-Janjira is one of the most unique and beautiful forts in India.
- Sinaloa cartel mastermind behind 'El Chapo's' super-tunnels into the USThe first tunnel was 700 yards long and had rail tracks linking a kitchen in Tijuana to two warehouses on the other side of the border.
- India at 65 has lost its way as it sinks deeper into a melancholy middle ageTwenty years ago, as the 45-year-old Indian nation state nervously entered middle age, its elites made a fresh tryst with destiny.
- History flows byWe floated joyously down thousands of years of Egyptian history.
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