There’s No Place Like Dome
Due to the low temperatures and harsh environment, it’s easy to say life in the arctic is tough. A large amount of fuel is needed to support those who brave the harsh conditions. The cost…
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Civil Engineers Trim Century-Old Cloverleaf Interchanges
Number of Vehicle Miles in US Four Times Greater Than in 1960 Anyone who has driven for even a short amount of time has probably encountered a cloverleaf interchange. These expressway interchanges have loop ramps…
Hybrid Vehicle Mashup is Part Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Chopper
We’ve seen crossover vehicles. We’ve seen futuristic vehicles. Now, we’ve got a crossover futuristic vehicle that’s basically a mash up of just about every form of transportation available. CMC Apex is a Hybrid concept by…
Complex Irrigation System Keeps the Largest Exhibition of Plants in the U.S. Alive
Atlanta is one of the top 50 most populated cities in the world and is home to the busiest airport in the world. You would never guess Atlanta Botanical Garden is in the heart of…
HANDY Knows How Our Civilization Will Collapse
The rise and fall of civilizations is a recurrent theme throughout history and seems to be a cyclical phenomenon. The reasons for collapse are diverse: volcanoes, floods, droughts, changes in the direction of a river…
New Urban Farming Technology Grows Gardens and Communities around the World
For about the last century, farms kept getting bigger and bigger and so did farm equipment. Just when it seemed that farms could get no larger, a new effort to create healthier people and sustainable…
Six Flags New England’s Record Breaking Sky Screamer Tallest “Swing Ride” in the World
Visitors to Six Flags New England in Agawam City, Massachusetts, have been enjoying thrilling world class rides, including Batman the Dark Knight, Cyclone, Goliath, Mind Eraser and Bizarro. Now they have a new stomach-churning ride…
The Future of U.S. Engineering: Framing a National Agenda
From its inception to the present day, the strength and prosperity of the United States are the result of its diverse, diligent and creative workforce. Equally important has been the penchant of its citizens for…
China Clears the Air about Its 2016 CO2 Emissions Plan
China recently announced that it will cap its CO2 emissions beginning in 2016. While this is a great step forward by the world’s worst carbon polluter, many believe China’s new five-year plan won’t actually stop the…
UAVs Delivering Critical Infrastructure Inspections with Actionable Intelligence
New software and portable measurement devices are allowing manufacturers to do 3-D inspections of parts and assemblies on the factory floor, offering up a significant decrease in errors. The recent use of CAD software to…
