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High-efficiency solar panel cost fell 37% in 2017
The falling price is driven by several factors The falling price is driven by several factorsAccording to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the price for high-efficiency solar panels fe...
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The first ‘green’ island in the Mediterranean is a reality
The small Greek island of Tilos is now energy independent, powered by wind and solar energy The small Greek island of Tilos is now energy independent, powered by wind and solar energySince last Febru...
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The world’s first rotating skyscraper to be built in Dubai
The proposed Dynamic Tower Hotel will have individually rotating units, allowing guests to swivel their rooms 360 degrees The proposed Dynamic Tower Hotel will have individually rotating units,...
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How will trees cope with ever-rising temperatures and extreme heatwaves?
Australian researchers have made an interesting new observation Australian researchers have made an interesting new observationResearchers from New Western Sydney University, based within the Hawkesb...
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World’s first bicycle lane paved with used toilet paper
As it turns out, mixed with other ingredients, the cellulose from TP looks and feels pretty much just like regular asphalt As it turns out, mixed with other ingredients, the cellulose from TP looks a...
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Chile is building Latin America’s longest suspension bridge
The Chacao Bridge is an emblematic project for the country. It is expected to improve quality of life, commerce and tourism for the Island of Chiloe, which will be united with mainland Chile for the f...
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This giant sinkhole on a busy street in Japan was repaired in just 48 hours (vid)
Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Read more
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World’s first offshore landfill constructed from the seabed up is located in Singapore
It was designed as a means to overcome land scarcity in the state It was designed as a means to overcome land scarcity in the stateThe small island state of Singapore, covering a total area of 719.9...
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The February Issue of TheStructuralEngineer.info Newsletter has been released!
TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the February Newsletter Issue#118. TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the February Newsletter Issue#118. Read more
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Corinth Canal in Greece closed due to landslide (video)
Greece temporarily shut Corinth Canal for marine traffic on Monday, February 26, after intense storms and bad weather caused a rockfall in the area. Greece temporarily shut Corinth Canal for marine t...
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