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In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...- In 2004, London built a bridge that curls itself into a circle instead of lifting; eight connected sections fold away to let boats throughThe Rolling Bridge in Paddington Basin redefines traditional bridge architecture by transforming into a circular form. Completed in 2004 by...
- In 1887, Michigan began building a railway bridge that could open in different ways for passing ships; three bridge designs worked together in one crossingThe Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, completed in 1887, features a combination of four bridge designs. This structure was up...
- In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canalIn February 1905, the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge debuted to facilitate travel over a challenging sandbar. This innovative structure enabled...
- 22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict, MEA saysAmidst the turmoil in West Asia, the loss of twenty-two Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, has come to light, with three fatalities ...
- Pakistan: United Nations report exposes flaws in Sindh's water managementSindh’s water management system is struggling with outdated rules, weak data and growing gaps between official allocations and actual water...
- In 2019, New York deployed 4.5 million pounds of retired Mill Basin Drawbridge materials at Hempstead Reef off Long Island’s South Shore, adding to the artificial reefThe Mill Basin Drawbridge has been intentionally submerged at Hempstead Reef to create a habitat for marine life. Research suggests that wh...
- Haridwar Har Ki Pauri goes dry: Pilgrims using mugs and lotas for bathing in Ganga as holy dip becomes impossibleHar Ki Pauri in Haridwar has witnessed a sharp drop in Ganga water levels due to the 20-day annual closure of the Upper Ganga Canal for des...
- Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rain lashes Chennai, Karaikal; are schools and colleges closed today on October 19?Chennai rain (Google Trends): Chennai received 10.5 cm of rain in 24 hours, with Parry’s recording 36.3 cm as flooding affected parts of no...
- Russia ships the least crude oil in a month as major Baltic port haltsRussian crude shipments have dropped to a month low due to maintenance work disrupting operations at the Primorsk port. Despite a reduction...
- North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acresLake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina has seen a dedicated restoration initiative aimed at curbing the invasive common carp's adverse effects...
- The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to containIran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attack...
- In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...
- 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...
- California used more than 2.5 million cubic yards of dredged material to rebuild Sonoma Baylands; The project restored 322 acres of tidal wetland habitatThe Sonoma Baylands initiative has harnessed dredged materials to rejuvenate California's tidal wetland habitats. Each year, excessive sedi...
- ET Evoke: ‘Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks,’ says Harvard University's Myrto KalouptsidiMyrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and ...
- The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
- Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: LokeshAndhra Pradesh is adopting a sustainability-focused strategy for its data-centre expansion in Visakhapatnam. The state mandates that 70 per...
- In 2007, satellite images, radar, and ground surveys revealed Angkor as the world’s largest preindustrial settlement complexIn 2007, a dedicated archaeological team successfully mapped Angkor, employing cutting-edge technology and techniques. Their discoveries il...
- China used a 480m fish bypass channel to solve migratory habitat blockage on a 134km canal; the result transformed fragmented waterways into thriving aquatic corridorsChina’s 480-meter fish bypass is turning an engineering barrier into a route for wildlife. Built alongside a 134-kilometer canal, the passa...
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