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How the world's most iconic bridge was built
In order to prevent falls during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, a safety net was installed under the structure. Workers also wore face masks, anti-glare goggles and wind cream. To successfully erect this megastructure, multiple technical, safety and economic barriers had to be overcome.
10/11/2021
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Drones to create rain in the desert
While Native American tribes historically performed weather modification rituals that attempted to invoke rain, nowadays drones and electrical discharges are being used to create rainfall in the desert. But to what extent can these technologies be used to manipulate the weather?
13/10/2021
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The canal that inspired the dreams of pharaohs
This is the 4000-year history of the Suez Canal, from its pharaonic origins to the infrastructure that today is vital for global trade.
28/04/2021