Semiautonomous Driving Technologies: A Reality?
The Wall Street Journal looks at the innovations in the automobile industry that could lead to cars driving themselves or, perhaps, communicating with each other to avoid collisions. Ford Motor...
View ArticleIEEE: Disaster Forensics
An IEEE article from Alexis Kwasinski looks at disaster forensics. It’s my job to drive straight into the heart of disaster zones. On 11 March, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake triggered a monstrous tsunami...
View ArticleBaltimore Tunnel Chokes Port’s Growth
Tampa’s cruise business has been permanently damaged because the bridge spanning the entrance of the Tampa Bay lacks the adequate height for the new mega-cruise ships popular with tourists. Baltimore...
View ArticleAmerica’s Tallest Buildings: Updated
Skyscraperpage.com looks at America’s tallest buildings with the pending completion of the new ‘One World Trade Center’.
View ArticlePBS’ Do’s and Don’ts of Earthquake-Resistant Construction
PBS’ website takes an interactive look at proper earthquake-resistant construction. Photo Credit
View ArticleNew York’s Subways: Documenting the Flood
Sandy has been a particular challenge for New York’s MTA and the subway system. Fast Company shows how the MTA is utilizing social media to document the damage. To date, the MTA has posted nearly 600...
View ArticleRe-Healable Concrete Coming Soon
BBC News reports on re-healable concrete. The concrete contains limestone-producing bacteria, which are activated by corrosive rainwater working its way into the structure. The new material could...
View ArticleA Rare Glimpse Inside the Research Stations at the End of the World
Look into the different research stations at the end of the world. Giz share this article. There are at least 30 stations on the icy continent, but for a long time, permanent structures were...
View ArticleA 600-Foot-Tall City On Wheels, For When It’s Time To Get Away From It All
Cities are so … static. The Very Large Structure will let an urban population just roll down the road if commerce or resources dry up. Fast Company looks at this story. The structure stretches the...
View ArticleThe Case For Building Cities Underground
A new wave of Architects wants to build cities underground. Fast company shares this story. Deep beneath the streets of New York City’s Lower East Side, a new type of green space is coaxed out of the...
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