Tag: engineering
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Shana Brown: Rocket Science Student and Musician
Meet Shana Brown: Engineer and Artist Concordia engineering student and Whiteway, Newfoundland and Labrador native Shana Brown represents a rare blend of science and art. Beyond co-leading Space Concordia’s Rocketry Division, she creates folk-influenced pop and country music. In this 20-question interview, Shana shares how she balances equations with melodies, what drew her to rocketry,…
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Mars First Logistics: Build Rovers for Mars Deliveries
Introduction to a Chill, Yet Clever Mars Sandbox Mars First Logistics invites players into a surprisingly calm, physics-driven world where the challenge isn’t space combat or racing, but the art of logistics on the red planet. You aren’t merely exploring; you’re engineering a fleet of rovers capable of navigating Martian slopes, dust, and variable terrain…
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Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk to Install Cutting-Edge Space Station Experiment
Overview of the Spacewalk Mission A team of cosmonauts conducted a planned spacewalk to install a high-tech experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in on-orbit research. The EVA (extravehicular activity) showcased the blend of precise engineering and human ingenuity that underpins modern space science. The mission, tightly coordinated with mission…
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AES and IES Forge Shared Management to Elevate Audio
Overview of the New Shared Resource Arrangement The Audio Engineering Society (AES) is entering a formal shared resource arrangement with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), marking a strategic move to strengthen leadership, boost operational capacity, and support long‑term growth. Set to begin on December 16, this collaboration is designed to unify strengths across two technically…
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Architecture as a Catalyst for Australia’s Life Sciences and Data Centre Future
Architecture guiding a new era in life sciences, medicine and data infrastructure Australia stands at a pivotal moment where architecture isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a blueprint for a future defined by life sciences, medical research and world‑class data centres. As investment flows into biotech precincts, educational campuses and mission‑critical data hubs, the role of…
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SimActive Supports Highway Ramp Expansion with Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry
Overview: A Modern Approach to Highway Ramp Design In a bid to upgrade critical infrastructure, SimActive Inc. is enabling a highway ramp expansion project through its Correlator3D photogrammetry software. The solution is being used by Settimio Consulting Services (SCS) to generate high-precision terrain models by combining lidar data with traditional imagery. This integrated approach supports…
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Menai Suspension Bridge Closes Again as Bolts Need Replacement: What It Means for Anglesey
Sudden Closure Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns Over the Menai Suspension Bridge The Menai Suspension Bridge, the iconic link between Anglesey and the Welsh mainland, has been closed unexpectedly after engineers identified a need to replace bolts on beams beneath the structure. The closure, ordered by the Welsh government, came into effect at 14:00 BST on…
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Menai Suspension Bridge Shuts Again for Bolt Replacements: Delays and Safety Concerns Persist
Emergency Closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge Over Bolt Replacement The Menai Suspension Bridge, a century-old icon connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland, has been closed unexpectedly after engineers identified the need to replace bolts on beams beneath the structure. The closure, announced by the Welsh government, took effect at 14:00 BST on Saturday. Transport…
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Kirigami-Inspired Parachutes Could Be Low-Cost and Scalable
From flat sheet to skyward canopy: a new take on parachutes Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal have devised a novel parachute concept inspired by kirigami—the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create three-dimensional designs. The team, led by mechanical engineering professor Frédérick Gosselin and colleague David Mélançon, published their findings in Nature this week,…
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Spectacular Miracle Bridge Opens With Bungee Jumps
Opening Night: The Miracle Bridge Debuts to a Thrill-Seeking Crowd The city woke to a show-stopping arrival as a new architectural landmark spanning the river opened its gates to the public. The Miracle Bridge, praised for its audacious design and thoughtful urban integration, instantly became a magnet for pedestrians, photographers, and families eager to witness…