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Six visualized proposals for the Sydney Harbour Bridge that didn’t make the cut

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, standing next to the Sydney Opera House in the city’s harbor is the world’s tallest steel arch bridge and one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. Back in 2019, Budget...

Construction of Hamburg’s tallest skyscraper halted

Construction of the Elbtower, Hamburg’s new tallest skyscraper, has been halted due to outstanding payments from the developer to the builder. Furthermore, the project was first announced in March o...

Largest offshore wind farm in the US gains federal approval

On Tuesday, October 31, the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW) gained a Record of Decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM), bringing it one step closer to final approval. In a...

China’s futuristic Chengdu Science Fiction Museum opens by hosting Worldcon

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum is a futuristic building in Chengdu, China, which opened to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) on the 18th of October. Chengdu is the capital of...

$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas unveils most luxurious suites nearing December opening

$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel unveiled its most luxurious Fleur de Lis suite collection as it nears its scheduled opening on December 13. The resort and casino are located on a 24.5-acr...

The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings

In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...

Cambodia’s brand new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport opens

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is Cambodia’s biggest and newest airport after its first phase opened on October the 16th. The airport is located in the country’s northwest Siem Reap province...

Tremors prediction in Pakistan: strong earthquakes shook New Delhi after this prediction

A strong earthquake shook New Delhi, the capital of India, on October 3. The quake follows the consecutive tremors in Nepal. The National Centre for Seismology reported that an earthquake occurred at...

The leaning tower of Bologna closes amid settlement concerns

Bologna’s leaning 48-meter tall Garisenda Tower was closed during the weekend, after worrying movement was monitored by scientists of the University of Bologna. The Garisenda tower is part of the ci...

The Netherlands exceed 2023 offshore wind target as Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park nears completion

It was recently announced that the Netherlands are going to exceed their offshore wind target set for 2023, while also marking another significant milestone with the installation of the final turbine...

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