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Nigerian community threatened by intense ground erosion
A village in southern Nigeria is threatened as soil erosion has caused severe issues. People have started abandoning their residences while farming A village in southern Nigeria is threatened as so...
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Major railway project to be launched in Greece
According to the Greek Railways Organization (OSE), a series of new railway projects will be auctioned until 2020 in Greece. Railway infrastructure will be in the spotlight in the fore-coming years...
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Disneyland may be threatened by potential failure of a local dam
According to federal engineers, Disneyland may be in danger as a local dam could fail if an intense rainfall occurs. According to federal engineers, Disneyland may be in danger as a local dam could f...
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Palace of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, to be restored
A study aiming to restore the Palace of Pella, where Alexander the Great was born and raised, was recently approved by Greece’s Central Archaeological Council. Pella is an ancient city locate...
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Energy-efficient houses: Gas or Electric power?
The selection of fuel highly affects the cost and energy efficiency of houses. Is gas or electricity the best option? When evaluating the energy needs of residences, heating and cooling needs are t...
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Characteristics of Load Bearing Masonry Construction
Load bearing masonry construction is a building technique in which wall elements are used as the framework of a structure. Masonry is a well-established, old method that is mostly used to construct...
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What is geotechnical engineering? People in the streets answer
Let's see a wide range of answers about how common people perceive the term "geotechnics." Let's see a wide range of answers about how common people perceive the term "geotechnics." Read more
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Polymers that function as heat conductors
Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a new method of producing conductive polymers. Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced...
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London to create a digital map of underground infrastructure
London officials are planning to create a digital map with the city's underground network of pipes and cables. The purpose of the attempt is to increase safety measures during underground work...
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World's widest suspension bridge open across the Nile, Egypt
A suspension bridge that crosses the river Nile over central Cairo in Egypt was declared as the world's widest. A suspension bridge that crosses the river Nile over central Cairo in Egypt was declare...
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