A lot of decisions go into creating a new building, whether it’s being used for commercial or residential purposes — location, construction materials, local infrastructure, and design aesthetics, to name a few. One thing that influences every aspect of construction is the weather. How do weather systems affect the types of buildings we create? Types ...
If you know anything about concrete, you know two things — no two pouring jobs are the same, and companies located in wintry locations face a host of unique challenges. Concrete that freezes inside a hopper or boom can leave you with a solid and unusable pipeline that brings your job and your livelihood to ...
The history of human flight and the aerospace industry have early beginnings. By 1,000 B.C., Chinese scouts on kites monitored enemies, and by the 16th century, inventors were experimenting — often tragically — with devices that simulated birds’ wings. The 18th century saw the rise of hot air balloons. The next century brought steam-powered aircraft. ...
Mars is our closest interstellar neighbor, and the red planet is currently in the middle of massive dust storms that have been circling it for the past couple of weeks. While these present an awesome opportunity for scientists to study the unique weather patterns of Mars, they could spell disaster for the two rovers that ...
3D printing — or additive manufacturing, as it’s also called — is amazing. Provided you have the skills to design a blueprint file, or you have downloaded one online, you can create just about anything using 3D printers, from small things like phone stands or wire clips, to larger projects like Raspberry Pi cases or ...
Environmental advocates can cheer for a bit of good news — the pressures of the market have almost forced businesss to become energy efficient. It’s not there yet, of course. But consumers everywhere are taking a closer interest in the health of the planet and holding industry accountable. On that note, manufacturers, in particular, find ...
Technology is constantly changing and updating the world we live in — it’s hard to imagine our lives without technology. Automotive technology in the auto industry has come a long way from the original Model T that rolled off Ford’s assembly lines back in the early 1900s. Each new type of technology is also adapted ...
There’s nothing quite like topping your favorite food with some ketchup, mustard, or mayo, but most of us don’t spend too much time thinking about how it’s made. Whether or not you were curious about the makeup of your favorite food topping, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the condiment chemistry that gives you these ...
If you’re like most homeowners, the dream vision of your basement space and its current reality are two different things. While you’ve got the square footage for that kid-friendly play area, workout spot, or stackable storage setup, concerns over water damage, mold infestation, insulation, and cost have you hesitant to do any upgrades. Perhaps the ...
Hardcore science fiction junkies might be disappointed by 2017 — we don’t have flying cars or a base on the moon yet. We don’t even have hoverboards, much to the disappointment of Back to the Future fans. Thankfully, we are getting a little bit closer to becoming a space-faring species with the latest successful test ...
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