A compositional analysis of cement (overlayed to right) in Pompeii – credit Archaeological Park of Pompeii A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome’s self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a Pompeii building site where such concrete was in use. This marriage of theoretical and historical knowledge combined with hard evidence … Read more
Revolution Wind under construction – credit Wosketomp, CC BY-SA 4.0 A district court judge struck down the stop-work order on the Sunrise Wind project, marking the fifth time courts have overturned the Department of Interior’s order halting work on 5 offshore wind projects under construction along America’s eastern seaboard. Sunrise Wind now joins Coastal Virginia … Read more
Bridge site progress, Nov. 25 – credit, Gordie Howe International Bridge.com 20 years in the making, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open in early 2026, providing the first new link between the US and Canada in many years. The impressive bridge with its graceful bending approaches is reminiscent of the signature ambidexterity … Read more
A rendering of Timber House from the Nak’adzli Development Corporation – credit, released Prefabricated housing holds the potential to erect both economic opportunities and affordable housing in Canada’s far northwest, tribal leaders believe. Using low-quality timber sourced locally, the Nak’adzli Whuton, a first nation located near Fort St. James in British Columbia, are creating mass … Read more
A view from the South Unit Scenic Loop – credit, National Parks Service One of the most beautiful drives in the Midwest, the South Unit Scenic Road in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) has finally reopened after a 6-year closure. The reconstruction required a $51 million investment from an important park fund and the Dept. … Read more
Stick ‘Em Creations – credit, Stick ‘Em, released In Singapore, a pair of self-described “tinkerers” have made headlines around the world for their simple educational toy set to help low-income families introduce their children to robotics. More than just robotics, the stick-in-socket building set encourages kids to manifest the wonders they create in their minds, … Read more
– credit, Society for Science A young man has folded his origami hobby into to a potential career path as an innovator, having used the Japanese artform to create a structure capable of holding 10,000 times its own weight. His demonstration, which included extensive testing and personal invention, took first prize at the Thermo Fisher … Read more
Crews used a hydraulic gantry to quickly move new elements into position – credit, Metropolitan Transport Authority, CC 2.0. via Flickr New York City had to replace a 132-year-old railway line along Park Avenue, and the contractor’s innovative approach has saved taxpayers millions. Confusingly called the Park Avenue Viaduct, the same name as the historic … Read more