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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 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...
- Wisconsin’s House on the Rock is unlike a typical museum. Here are the strange sights waiting insideHouse on the Rock in Wisconsin features an unusual collection of giant installations and mechanical displays. Visitors can explore a notabl...
- The spirit of enterprise: How Jaipur’s MSMEs and startups are reshaping Rajasthan’s global ambitionsJaipur’s MSMEs and startups are contributing to Rajasthan's economy and strengthening its global exports. To understand the landscape and r...
- 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...
- Domestic demand, labour supply give India structural advantage in semiconductor push: Bain & CoIndia's strong domestic demand and demographic dividend give it an advantage in the global semiconductor race, but access to core technolog...
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends conference on 'Financing India's journey towards Viksit Bharat'Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Centre’s conference on financing India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda in New Delhi, wher...
- Meet Moziah Bridges, the 12-year-old Memphis entrepreneur who turned his love of sewing into a bow-tie business generating around $150,000 in sales while giving back to children in his communityMoziah Bridges began making bow ties at age 9 after developing a strong interest in fashion and sewing. With guidance from his grandmother,...
- In 2019, Nickelodeon sent green slime to the ISS for eight demonstrations; the tests offered insights into liquid containment and hydroponic plant watering researchAstronauts on the International Space Station engaged in a fascinating experiment with Nickelodeon's iconic green slime. This unexpected pr...
- Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Turning Ambition into Scalable Action | Industry RoundtableIndustry experts convened to emphasize the need for advancing plastics circularity throughout India and the Asia Pacific region. They ident...
- In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
- TILT launches Rs 250 crore impact-first venture fund to back India’s 'Next Billion'TILT is targeting India’s ‘Next Billion’- underserved, lower-income Indians who are gaining greater access to markets, technology and finan...
- One of a Kind Awards: An ode to startups creating categories of their ownAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Category Creator Award r...
- In July 2019, scientists watched mayflies mistake solar-like glass for water; females landed and deposited eggs on the dry surfaceFemale mayflies are confusing solar panels for water surfaces, which is causing difficulties with their reproduction. This issue, termed po...
- No visa needed, 3-star hotels for Rs 1000, Rs 500 scooty rent: Only 6 hours from India, this Vietnamese island has Maldives-like beaches, Disneyland-style theme parks and grand European architecturePhu Quoc is the perfect visa-free destination for Indian tourists craving a luxurious yet affordable escape. The island in Vietnam has stun...
- 50 Amrit Bharat trains to be manufactured at ICF in next 2 yrs: Railway Minister VaishnawThe Ministry of Railways introduced 12 enhancements in Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains, with 50 such trains to be produced at ICF in two ye...
- Five-member panel set up to examine safety concerns about new Pamban Bridge: Ashwini VaishnawThe Railway Ministry has formed a five-member panel to address safety concerns for the new Pamban Bridge connecting the mainland with Rames...
- Anand Mahindra is blown away by Chenab Bridge's 'surreal' beauty, praises 'intrepid' engineersThe bridge is 35 metres taller than France's famous Eiffel Tower.
- Houzz partners with Times Bridge to help homeowners discover platformThe Palo Alto-headquartered startup has registered over 50% growth in its local community of homeowners and home design enthusiasts since t...
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