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The cables lying on the ocean floor power the world’s internet, but they are far from indestructible.
Luckily for the Allies, this formidable jet plane wasn't fully completed before the war ended.
A molten salt reactor (MSR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses liquid fuel instead of the solid fuel rods used in conventional nuclear reactors.
This jaw dropper is the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, the world’s largest and most powerful diesel engine in the world today.
It was “going like a bat!”
Welding without heat is not impossible. On the contrary, it can be quite effective.
It's steep, but there's also some trickery involved.
For now at least, Dyson spheres are reserved for civilizations more advanced than us.
They are gradually becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources around the world
They are really massive!
These are some chonky constructions.
A look at the hurdles obstructing the entrance of nanorobots into clinics -- and the potential solutions.
CCS (or carbon capture and storage) is one of the terms that often pops up in the climate debate -- and for good reason.
The sky crane touchdown system was a huge wager for NASA that paid off.
The ultimate embodiment of ‘high risk, high rewards'.
This is a turning point for a gargantuan industry, but the environmental damage could be catastrophic.
The record-holding bridges can be found in China. But before we get to them, let's have a look at what bridges really stand for.
A huge electric mining truck never has to be plugged in thanks to regenerative braking.
Some of these planes fly so high they break off rivets.
The story of how one of the most iconic American infrastructure works got built -- all in pictures.
To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.
How any why different types of engines work.
I could look at these all day.
Showcased are some of the most amazing designs that mimic nature closely: man-made, but defined by their allegiance to nature.
The Øresund bridge is a wonder of engineering, and one of the coolest engineering accomplishments on the planet.
We all have a hobby. Reddit user’s -rico hobby is collecting factory GIFs. You know, the ‘How it’s Made’ kind of GIFs, the one that show how our day to day products are created? I’ve taken some from his list, found some more online, and here they are: Icecream Pretzels (several variations) Pretzels are often made by hand, […]
Would you believe me if I told you that under this rusty, abandoned metal cap there lies the deepest hole ever dug by mankind? That beneath this metal seal, which measures only 9 inches in diameter, there are 12,262 meters (40,230 ft) of nothingness? You might have your doubts — but hear me out. A journey […]
In a previous article you had the chance to read about the seven wonders of the ancient world, which remained famous for thousands of years and still amaze people from all over the world due to their magnificent traits. But time passed and nowadays people take pride in other accomplishments, from scientific experiments to stadiums. […]
