Engineering
Engineering is the discipline of design and construction of mechanical devices, equipment, structures and public works systems. Topics include aircraft technologies, buildings, bridges, robotics and heavy machinery.
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Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
How Eero Saarinen Dreamed Up the St. Louis Arch
The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.
How Brunelleschi Built the World's Biggest Dome
The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the largest masonry dome ever built and still defines the city of Florence over 500 years later.
San Francisco's Wave Organ Plays With the Tides
Built in 1986, the Wave Organ amplifies the sound of the waves to create beautiful music.
Landmark TWA Flight Center Now Stuns as Hotel
It took 22 government agencies and more than 180 firms to turn Eero Saarinen's groundbreaking airport terminal into a spectacular hotel.
Excess Subway Heat to Warm London Homes
The London borough of Islington plans to harness the excess heat of the London Underground to hike up the heat to nearby homes and businesses.
7 Dazzling Details About the Louvre Pyramid
The Louvre Pyramid was first received by the world in 1989 as an architectural joke, but 30 years later it's considered one of the world's most iconic design masterpieces.
Think a Drone Is Spying on You? Here's What to Do
Many people worry that drones will invade their privacy, though experts say the fear is greater than the actual threat.
Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After Just 137 Years
Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church is expected to be finally completed in 2026. It was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudà who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."
Bordeaux's Water Mirror Is Magical, Worth Visiting
Bordeaux's famed and beautiful reflecting pool will have you snapping photographs and feeling like you're walking on water.
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral in 7 Different Architectural Styles
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is an architectural oddball, but travel company RealRussia decided to imagine what it would look like in seven more conventional architectural styles.
Seiichi Miyake Created Tactile Paving System to Help Visually Impaired
The Japanese inventor's textured ground surface indicators to assist pedestrians at traffic crossings.
Thank Goodness for Retractable Cords, Right?
They keep our miles and miles of unruly cords untangled and out of the way. But how do they work?
'AntBot' Uses Celestial Navigation Instead of GPS
A new robot ant uses the same technology desert ants use to safely, efficiently navigate through the searing Saharan sun.
What's Really Going on at the 'Tesla Tower'?
There's a mysterious tower in Texas that strongly resembles Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower. Its constructors say they're testing some new forms of electromagnetic waves. But is something else going on?
Creaking Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan
In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.
Algorithms Not So Great at Identifying Adult Content
We humans may 'know it when we see it,' but the bots sure don't. At least not yet.
Egyptian Pyramids Built with Ramps, Not Alien Technology
We may finally know how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
Soccer, Shopping, Dining: Mass Transit Stations Aren't Just for Travel Anymore
These days, you can do a lot more at a transit hub than simply catch a train or a bus.
Could We Build Our Own Gundams?
Well, heck yeah, we can, and we have. Let's take a look.
Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 34 miles (55 kilometers) long and connects the territories of Hong Kong and Macao to mainland China for the first time.
50 Years After '2001: A Space Odyssey,' How Close Are We to HAL 9000?
Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' premiered 50 years ago, and it got a lot of things right. But what about HAL? How close are we to those kinds of capabilities?
Printing With Sound: The Wave of the Future
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a method of printing objects using the pressure of sound waves on even the most viscous liquids.
Recycled Plastic Waste Creates Roads
Plastic road materials-maker MacRebur is paving the way to a greener environment, using recycled waste to build roads.
Smart Wallpaper Contains Fire Alarm
Researchers in China have developed a non-toxic "smart" wallpaper that won't burn and triggers an alarm when it gets hot.
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