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Are the buildings twisting? Shanghai Tower can.
The second tallest skyscraper in the world is located in Liuhiazui, Pudong, Shanghai and is known as the Shanghai Tower. 632 meters high and designed by Gensler, it started to be constructed at the en...
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Earthquakes in Italy Leave 250 Dead; Rescue Efforts Continue
Early Wednesday morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy. Some of the most heavily affected areas were the cities of Arquata de Tronto, Accumoli, and Amatrice. In addition to the earth...
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Paving a road in Russia in no time (video)
A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road...
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Central Italy earthquake lefts dozens of dead people and devastated towns
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early Wednesday, and up to now authorities say they cannot put a figure on the number trapped under the rubble The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early We...
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A Canadian clothing company plants 10 trees for every item they sell
Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for the local environment Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for t...
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Emergency Response to Louisiana Flooding Continues
The Louisiana State Government continues to send aid in response to the mass flooding throughout much of the state. Reports say that emergency responders have rescued over 1000 people so far. Flash fl...
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Norway aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, twenty years ahead of schedule
The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism regarding its success The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism...
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Sinkhole Forms in Backyard of Ipswich Home (Video)
Earlier this month on August 2nd, a large sinkhole formed in the backyard of a country home in Ipswich, Australia. The home owners, retired couple Ray and Lynn McKay, have moved out while it is determ...
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Calculation Example – Cantilever Beam, Temperature change
The beam is fixed at end B and free at end A. It is loaded at end A with the concentrated force 2F. At the same time there is a temperature change ΔT. Calculate the length change Δx. (Modulus of elast...
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Earthquake in Chile Triggers Landslides Causing Dust Clouds
A 6.1 earthquake was measured in the Atacama Desert near Diego de Almagro, Chile on July 25th. According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 71.5 km. Scientists believe the impact was low a...
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