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Thames Barrier: Is London’s flood defense living on borrowed time?
The Thames Barrier was designed to protect London from catastrophic flooding like the North Sea Flood of 1953.
Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab’s Neutron to smash Falcon 9 monopoly
“No monopoly survives the test of time,” Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck told IE in an interview.
Ancient wonders: Discovering the world’s most incredible canyons
From the iconic Grand Canyon to Iceland’s moss-covered Fjadrargljufur, we explored ten unmissable canyons worldwide.
Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Is the world on the brink of limitless clean energy?
Ongoing global investment could make fusion’s limitless, clean energy a reality, transforming power generation and climate action.
Earthquake alert: Is Silicon Valley ready for the next 1906?
With major quakes occurring every 100-150 years along the San Andreas Fault and the last in 1906, experts warn the next ‘Big One’ is overdue.
Junk science and injustice: How flawed forensics trap the innocent
Merging robust scientific practices with compassionate legal approaches is vital to prevent wrongful convictions and ensure a truly just system.
China’s EV boom: A supply chain revolution that creates opportunities for new entrants
International media oversimplify China’s NEV success, attributing it solely to subsidies and low costs, but the reality is far more complex.
Roma Invicta: Why were the Romans so good at war?
Through a combination of military might, advanced engineering, and adaptation, the Roman Empire managed to become one of the largest empires the world has ever seen.
Polaris Dawn: The world’s first private spacewalk mission could launch next week
Polaris Dawn is the first mission of a program that will end with the first crewed Starship launch.
Smoke and mirrors: How ‘AI Washing’ is fooling the tech industry
AI washing refers to a deceptive marketing tactic where companies exaggerate their AI use, making products seem more advanced to capitalize on AI hype.
Hidden in plain sight: The fascinating history of military camouflage
The story of camouflage is one constant evolution, inventiveness, and out of the box thinking over millennia.
Elon Musk’s 100-day bet: How a tweet transformed Australia’s energy landscape
In New South Wales alone, over 650,000 homes are fitted with rooftop solar panels, generating more than four gigawatts of solar capacity.
The AI gold rush: Why Texas Bitcoin miners are abandoning crypto
Crypto volatility and surging AI interest are driving Texas miners to repurpose their infrastructure for emerging tech opportunities.
Liberty Lifter: How Cold War tech inspired DARPA’s next-gen transport
This project aims to create a vehicle that can operate in high sea states and open ocean conditions while significantly reducing the cost associated with traditional seaplanes.
Opinion: Europe’s space sector is 10 years behind the competition
Europe lost space access in 2023 due to Ariane 6 delays from the pandemic and the loss of Russian launch services following the Ukraine invasion.
Milk’s survival secret: How a genetic mutation changed human diet forever
Over time, genetic mutations allowed some populations, particularly in Europe, to digest milk as adults. This ability, called lactase persistence, spread quickly.
Shoebox-sized saviors: New AI CubeSats could detect forest fires 500 times faster
Forest fires are twice as destructive as they were 20 years ago. AI-powered CubeSats could help to dramatically improve ground team response times.
Crossing the line? Meta’s AI training sparks worldwide privacy concerns
Brazil’s data protection office suspended Meta’s privacy policy after allegations of unauthorized data use for AI training, sparking legal and ethical debates.
Rocket-equipped storm chasers: Inside the Dominator 3’s quest for tornado secrets
This 9,920-pound fortress on wheels withstands 321 mph winds, with innovations to protect its crew in extreme conditions.
With China’s new Type 076, will we witness a drone carrier arms race?
China’s advancements in unmanned naval systems may prompt the US to reassess its strategy, develop countermeasures, and adapt its naval operations.