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A Futuristic, Starchitect-designed City Will Rise in the Arabian Desert

Architecture, Engineering, Uncategorized / Marcílio Santos

“Sharjah has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to design a brand-new city in the UAE.” Named Khalid Bin Sultan City, it will reshape the arid desert terrain with a central, oasis-inspired park. “BEEAH is developing Khalid Bin Sultan City near its ZHA-designed headquarters, with the city’s flowing forms echoing the building’s dune-like shape.“ Desert-Inspired Design […]

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Top Architects Design Light-Filled, Energy-Efficient Terminal

Architecture, Engineering / Marcílio Santos

Top architects have completed a new Sydney airport with sustainable features and a sculpted ceiling that casts calming, dappled light inside. COX Architecture, Zaha Hadid Architects, Multiplex, and Woods Bagot teamed up to design Western Sydney International Airport. Although their roles remain unclear, the sleek wood-and-glass exterior echoes Woods Bagot’s style more than Zaha Hadid’s

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Construction Begins on NYC’s Long-Awaited Floating + Pool

Architecture, Engineering / Samilton Santos

More than a decade after the concept was first introduced—facing numerous setbacks and delays—the innovative vision of a floating public pool that filters river water in New York City is finally becoming a reality. A Versatile Design for All Swimmers Called + Pool, this unique swimming facility is being built in the East River and

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Tilting E-Quad Zips Through Traffic Like a Motorcycle

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

In 2014, French e-mobility firm AEMotion set out to merge motorcycle agility with the safety of a four-wheeler. Now, after extensive prototyping, its two-seat tilting vehicle is available for pre-order ahead of next year’s production. The unnamed “microcar” will feature four wheels and tilting technology that lets it lean into turns like a motorcycle. Over

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Revolutionary Motor Runs Without Metal Coils

Engineering, Mechanical / Eduardo Paulo

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have created a new type of lightweight, highly conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) wiring that completely eliminates the need for copper or aluminum. Using a technique called Lyotropic Liquid Crystal-Assisted Surface Texturing (LAST), they developed core-sheath composite electric cables (CSCEC) that are not only efficient conductors

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Transforming Waste Into Value: The Way Microwaves Are Changing The Game In E-Waste Recycling

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / cumbonguala

You might not be familiar with tantalum, but you’re probably holding it in your hand. It’s a crucial material used in smartphones and laptops, and at the moment, there’s no reliable alternative. Even if you intend to recycle your old electronics, the tantalum they contain often ends up in landfills or is sent abroad—effectively gone

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Volvo’s New Smart Seatbelt Recognizes The Individual And Adjusts Its Protection To Suit Them

Engineering, Mechanical / Jorge Paka

In 1959, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seatbelt and made its design freely available to car manufacturers worldwide. This straightforward yet revolutionary invention has since been credited with saving over a million lives. Today, Volvo is once again innovating in safety, bringing a high-tech evolution to the classic seatbelt. The new seatbelt design

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The Team Conducts 3D Recognition Of Transparent Objects In Under Two Seconds

Engineering, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

What once required 15 seconds now takes under 2: Thanks to innovative single-shot technology, the goROBOT3D system—developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF—can now measure 3D objects much more efficiently, even those that are transparent or black. The institute will unveil this technology for the first time at

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Blocky Tower Boosts Living Space With Extraordinary Cantilevering Facade

Architecture, Engineering / Samilton Santos

The renowned Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has unveiled plans for a distinctive new residential tower in Taiwan. Named Out of the Box, the building features a striking, block-like design with a cantilevered facade that not only adds outdoor spaces but also expands the interior living areas. Tower Features and Location Although the exact height of

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Praga Bohema Sets Record as Fastest Pure Combustion Car on Top Gear Track

Automotive, Transportation & Automation / Samilton Santos

Not long ago, the iconic Stig was seen flying around the Dunsfold Aerodrome behind the wheel of the Praga Bohema on Top Gear. The famously mysterious driver—revealed in this case to be Ben Collins—was once again at the center of attention, smashing previous lap times and even surpassing his own records. A Lightweight Supercar Defies

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