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London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a marvel of engineering with its twisting and retracting design, became an iconic visual landmark connecting Paddington B...- London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a unique structure in London known for its twisting design to facilitate boat traffic, faced high maintenance challenges ...
- 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...
- Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heistCrypto exchanges are strengthening defenses and promoting information-sharing after Binance's major $6.3 billion hack. Coinbase adjusted it...
- 80 feet above ground, 3 railway lines below: Nagpur Metro's 257-metre bridge uses construction technique that eliminates the need for scaffoldingNagpur Metro is constructing a 257-metre-long elevated bridge nearly 80 feet above railway tracks at Uppalwadi as part of its Phase-II expa...
- In the late 1970s, a Wyoming section of I-80 used 85% recycled pavement; an FHWA review reported that it lasted 12 years before rehabilitationAsphalt recycling has been an effective method for over half a century, playing a vital role in maintaining our roads. However, a recent in...
- In 1835, Maryland built a curved railway bridge from 63,000 tons of granite - critics thought it would collapse, but trains still cross it todayThe Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, stands as a testament to innovation in American railway engineering. Built with 63,000 tons of grani...
- The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
- 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...
- 'I am also a Hindu': J&K Dy CM hits back at BJP amid Cabinet expansion rowDeputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary responded to BJP's criticism regarding representation in the expanded Cabinet. Choudhary emphasise...
- Tata Projects secures order from GSFC for acid complex in GujaratThe proposed complex will comprise a 600 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) phosphoric acid plant and a 1,800 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) sulphu...
- China banned TBM exports, but India is building its own tunnel boring machines; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares progress & status of 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line with 16 tunnelsTunnel Boring Machine India: India is expanding its domestic tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing capabilities as work progresses on t...
- Epic Games offers up to Rs 47 lakh for AI-powered games in four-day competitionEpic Games’ 2026 AI Mega Jam will run from November 12 to 15, offering cash prizes and continuation grants of up to $50,000 for developers ...
- In 1841, Squire Whipple found a cheaper way to build long iron bridges; more than 100 of his designs later crossed America's canals and growing railroad linesIn the early 1800s, Squire Whipple revolutionized bridge engineering with his mathematical approach. His creation, the Whipple truss bridge...
- Bridging the AI production gap: Over 100,000 Indian engineers trained to Build with GeminiIndia is seeing a significant shift in its technology workforce towards enterprise AI integration and solutions. The Build with Gemini init...
- 58% of engineers want FDE roles, but 90% lack upskilling roadmap: ReportA report reveals that nearly 58 percent of engineers desire to transition into forward-deployed engineering roles. Despite this interest, n...
- Rs 1.7 lakh next-gen Xbox? Project Helix launch reportedly set for 2028Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $1,200 (approximately Rs 1.13 lakh) and $1,800 (approximately...
- New Xbox console likely in 2028 but may burn a hole in your pocket; Microsoft also reportedly working on new handheld device, Game Pass plansMicrosoft is gearing up for the next evolution in its gaming lineup with a new Xbox console rumored to launch in late 2028. Anticipated pri...
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