Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) researchers have developed a new technology to predict the levels of damage and ageing of bridges. The DNA (Data, Network and AI) could be used for preventive maintenance and to thus avoid possible disasters. The scientists were aiming to address a significant Korean
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Climate policies are typically designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that result from human activities and drive climate change. The largest source of these emissions is the combustion of fossil fuels, which increases atmospheric concentrations of ozone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and other air pollutants that pose public health risks.
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"No water, no life. No blue, no green."This quote from Sylvia Earle, an American marine biologist who holds the record for the deepest walk on the sea floor, speaks to the importance of the ocean and its connection to living things. The ocean also is closely tied to our economic prosperity
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Filler slab technology is a building construction technique that involves using lightweight materials to fill the gaps between concrete slabs. The aim is to reduce the weight of the building, lower the cost of construction and improve the energy efficiency of the building. In this technique, the concrete slabs are cast
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The new modeling method could help scientists better understand the inner workings of black hole mergers. A team of researchers from the US has developed an improved method for modeling the mergers of colossal black holes. Their improved method could help shed new light on the structure of merging black holes and
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Roof vents are openings or devices installed on the roof of a building that allows air to circulate between the interior and exterior of the building. They are used to regulate temperature and moisture levels in the attic or other enclosed spaces under the roof. Roof vents are an important part
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Global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is supporting emerging technology companies and accelerating the development of breakthrough solutions through its Xylem Innovation Labs commercial accelerator program. Now in its second year, the program has just accepted 10 new startups with a focus on solutions that promote advanced industrial treatment, regulatory compliance, a digital
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Operators in the building industry have argued that the rising cost of building materials has contributed to collapses experienced in the country. A realtor, Akintayo Yusuf, frowned at the incessant rise in the prices of building materials in Nigeria, describing it as pathetic. He said, “The cost of building materials of recent
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Over the past two decades, desalination plants have become bigger, more cost-effective and twice as energy efficient. Innovations in pump technology from Sulzer have played a critical part in the transformation of the sector. Antonio de la Torre explores the advances in pumps that have supported the optimization of desalination plants. The
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Muskegon, MI– Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum highlights its anodized aluminum for roofing. Metal Roofing Alliance has recently announced anodized aluminum metal roofs as one of the top three residential metal roofing trends of 2023. “Homeowners who want bold,
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