Cathedral roofs could hold the key to understanding the origins of the solar system in the form of cosmic dust. University of Kent scientists are roaming the roofs of cathedrals spread across the UK in search of dust particles that might have accumulated over the centuries. Dr Penny Wozniakiewicz and Dr Matthias
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Reforestation and afforestation are two essential components of natural climate solutions, which refer to actions that aim to mitigate climate change and enhance carbon sequestration through nature-based approaches. A new analysis describes steps planners can take to make forests more effective “natural climate solutions.” To limit the frequency and severity of droughts,
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Nigeria’s Air Peace, on Friday, commenced flight operations between Lagos and Lome, Togo’s capital, while promising to launch Cotonou, Abidjan, Kinasha and Malabo routes. The airline’s safety manager, Capt. Godfrey Ogbogu, who spoke shortly after the Embraer 195 E2 touched down at the Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport, Lome on Friday morning,
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Concrete roads are a popular choice for transportation infrastructure due to their durability, long lifespan, and low maintenance requirements. These roads are known for their durability, comfort, and performance. This article provides an overview of concrete roads, discussing their types, advantages, and drawbacks. Types of Concrete Roads: Jointed Concrete Pavements: These are
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Adam Kersnowski is a co-founder of Airworks, a Boston-based leading AI-powered geospatial intelligence solution. Kersnowski’s background is in the construction industry, having owned and operated a construction company in the Boston area for 14 years. During this time in the construction industry, Kersnowski’s company worked on both commercial and residential
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Water management and sustainability are critical concepts that revolve around the responsible and efficient use of water resources to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves the integration of various practices and policies to ensure the
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Researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering pioneered the use of distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) based on Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) technology for monitoring water pipeline networks over long distances. At the heart of this technology is the common and inexpensive optical fiber used for telecommunications (which
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Throughout history, humans have observed and sought inspiration from many aspects of nature to improve flight efficiency, maneuverability, and stability. And since the days of Leonardo da Vinci, nature-inspired design, also known as biomimicry or bio-inspired design, has played and continues to play a significant role in the development of
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A research group from Nagoya University utilized Japan’s Fugaku supercomputer to simulate clear-air turbulence around Tokyo, improving upon current predictive models. The study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, identified the collapse of the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability wave as a primary cause of turbulence. By validating their simulations against real-world
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Scientists have developed a way to grow building materials using “knitted moulds” that could help to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry. Using the knitted moulds as a flexible framework or ‘formwork’, the scientists created a composite called ‘mycocrete’ which is stronger and more versatile in terms of shape
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