2021

SUnknownDenmark's $34BN Energy Islands Could Solve Europe's Power Problem

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Demark is constructing a wind farm and transmission island in the North Sea. Electricity will be delivered via undersea cables and the island is well placed to provide electricity directly to several countries. The project supports the European Union's commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050.

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SUnknownThe Race to 3D-Print Our World

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

Although 3-D printing of homes and other buildings has drawn much interest and investment and promises to be more cost effective amid growing construction worker shortages, it hasn't yet caught on. The non-traditional appearance of 3-D printed buildings is one factor. But there are also the practical issues. Still, 3-D printed buildings are being built and the industry is learning.

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SUnknownThe World's Largest Telescope is Being Built on Two Continents

Mon, Aug 02, 2021

A consortium of nations is building a radio telescope that will have a collecting area of one square kilometer and a base line of nearly nine thousand kilometers. A collection of radio dishes will be positioned in South Africa and a collection of antennas in Australia to collect different wave lengths simultaneously.

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SUnknownConstruction's Graphene Revolution Has (Finally) Begun

Mon, Sep 06, 2021

Not long ago newly discovered graphene was looked upon as the foundation for exotic new technology opportunities such as a space elevator. That hasn't panned out in part due to challenges with large scale production. But production is now in full swing and graphene is beginning to play and important role in construction projects though in the mundane role as an additive to building materials.

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SUnknownSaudi Arabia's Line City Explained

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

Saudi Arabia is building a coast to coast green megacity that is just 200 meters wide. It has generated considerable controversy and even more questions. And that may be part of the intent; to rethink how cities are designed and function.

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