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Anyone who has done as little as dabble with a houseplant understands just how difficult it can be to predict from one day to the next what it really needs. Even the most accomplished gardeners will tell you that they’ve killed nearly as many tomatoes and squash as they’ve helped thrive, despite their best efforts.…
Environmental engineering has nearly always existed, and it’s still being perfected. Centuries ago, humans looked for and found ways to make life better, and the aim still continues. From the earliest care for waterways to ridding cities of pollution and disease, it might not always have seemed at first like engineering. And some might not…
Have we turned a corner in robot technology? If the engineers at Boston Dynamics have anything to say about it, the answer is an emphatic “Yes!” But all of this progress doesn’t just happen in a lab. Sometimes it comes down to a good old-fashioned rumble, man to robotic man. Boston Dynamics Builds Advanced Robots…
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Building information modeling, or BIM, as it’s more commonly known, deals with so much more than just a model. Models have been around for ages. BIM is something very different, yet also the same, and it’s bringing together architects, engineers and owners for the life of a project. A lot of misconceptions exist, but the…
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Net-zero building design is supposed to be the modern pinnacle of ecologically sound, sustainable living and the pathway to dramatically reduced carbon emissions and waste. So why isn’t everyone excited about it? It’s already been exhibited as realistic. The U.S. Department of Energy hosts its Race to Zero college student design competition each year, and…
A first-person video game designed for civil engineers? Why didn’t someone think of this before? Whether or not you’re a big gamer, the release of INFRA is kind of a big deal. Developed by Finnish independent game company, Loiste Interactive, and available now on Steam, INFRA takes you through a non-violent adventure to solve civil…
They almost sound like distant, and better faring, cousins of the famous corpse plant, but resurrection plants have an entirely different purpose. They don’t bloom once and then wither away. Instead, they have an incredibly high drought tolerance, which could mean a more sustainable food source for the world’s growing population. That’s critical in the…
Because engineering isn’t just one discipline, but many, there’s no individual way to approach continuing education or C.E. units for engineers. More formally known as professional development hours, this regular, mid-career training bridges the educational gaps that appear with each advance in the respective industries. It also helps your education stay fresh so that you…
