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An aqueduct dating back to 125 A.D., located under the city of Athens, is being explored
Researchers started the underground mapping of a 25km water supply network. Nowadays, it still seems to carry water under Attica, almost 1,900 years after its construction Researchers started the und...
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Elizabeth line: The new crossrail of London
The new crossrail, named after Queen Elizabeth, which features a marathon of brand new tunnels beneath the streets of London will open by the end of 2018. The new crossrail, named after Queen Elizabe...
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Tunnel becomes safe with the usage of Polystyrene blocks
An old and non-operational railway tunnel that lies underneath the approach roads north of the Forth Road Bridge has been made safe by stuffing it with expanded polystyrene blocks. An old and no...
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Citizen scientists at NASA’s service, for the creation of the largest landslide database
The aim is to get a better understanding of landslides with every report made The aim is to get a better understanding of landslides with every report made Read more
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Geoengineering polar glaciers to decelerate ice melting
Scientists believe that an interference in polar glaciers melting is critical in order to slow the sea-level rise. Scientists believe that an interference in polar glaciers melting is critical in ord...
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NASA plans to transfer rock and soil samples from Mars to Earth
NASA is willing to collect and transfer soil and rock samples from Mars to Earth. NASA is willing to collect and transfer soil and rock samples from Mars to Earth. Read more
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New Guidance for San Francisco High-Rise Foundations
New tall buildings in San Francisco to comply with updated guidelines for foundation peer review and monitoring. New tall buildings in San Francisco to comply with updated guidelines for foundation p...
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Flood-resistant buildings: a concept-project for the city of New York
The proposed towers could survive 6ft(!) of sea level rise at Manhattan’s Pier 40 The proposed towers could survive 6ft(!) of sea level rise at Manhattan’s Pier 40 Read more
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North America’s largest coal plant is being replaced by a solar farm
The plan was part of a larger Canadian initiative to reduce its carbon emissions The plan was part of a larger Canadian initiative to reduce its carbon emissions The Nanticoke Generating Station i...
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A floating pool in the River Spree, Berlin
A harbored barge has been transformed into a floating swimming pool and a whole recreation area has been developed around it A harbored barge has been transformed into a floating swimming pool and a...
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