Rapid climate change and geopolitical problems are taking a serious toll on global trade. The Panama Canal, a lifeline for international shipping, is facing an unprecedented challenge due to a lack of rains in Central America this year. With water levels dropping, the Panama Canal Authorities have had no choice but to limit the…
The Line is an ambitious and innovative smart city project in Saudi Arabia’s Neom, in the northwestern Tabuk Province. It’s a city without cars, streets, or pollution, where sustainability is at the heart of everything. That’s the vision behind The Line. Stretching 170 kilometers across the Saudi Arabian desert along the coast, this futuristic city…
The Arctic Ocean is facing the harshest effects of rapid global warming, with its ice melting faster than ever before. This alarming trend is largely due to the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which come from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. To dig deeper into why the Arctic is…
Hawaii’s infrastructure, built at a time when the population was much smaller, is now struggling to keep up with the needs of a modern, bustling island state. That’s where the Skyline Honolulu Rail Transit project comes in—a visionary $10 billion effort to change the way people get around the Island of Oahu. The Skyline is…
I’ve been unveiling details about some of the most extraordinary mega projects around the globe. In addition to boosting local businesses and attracting investment to fuel economic growth, many of these massive projects also serve as tourism hotspots and elevate a nation’s status on the global stage. But today, I’m turning the spotlight on a…
The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is really picking up steam, and it’s bringing some great benefits, other than cutting down on carbon emissions. The United Kingdom has made a bold move in this direction by starting work on what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm. This isn’t just any wind…
This is Bitcoin, a crypto currency that functions like traditional money, allows people to make purchases both online and in person. Now, picture a futuristic city that is shaped like Bitcoin itself. In this city, there are no taxes, zero emissions, and everything runs on renewable energy. It’s a concept of what could be—where technology,…
The Indian government has just opened the world’s highest rail bridge, a stunning marvel of engineering that connects Jammu with Kashmir by rail for the very first time. The Chenab River Bridge is a part of the 338-kilometer Jammu-Baramulla railway, a project originally launched by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi back in 1983. On February…
Like other major cities around the world, Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is facing significant traffic challenges. Imagine being able to cut your commute time by 25 minutes, and that’s exactly what a new engineering marvel in Taipei aims to achieve. Cable-stayed Danjiang bridge crafted from steel, stretching 920 meters and supported by a single…
The Eiffel Tower, a cherished symbol of Paris and a landmark admired around the world, has stood proudly since 1889. It was brought to life by the far-sight French Engineer Gustave Eiffel. Over the years, this tower has faced everything from the harshest Parisian winters to the warm embrace of countless summers. However, after…
The story of Google is a fascinating journey that started with two PhD students of Stanford University, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Their project that began in 1998, has grown into one of the world’s most influential tech companies. Google’s evolution has now reached an exciting milestone with the opening of its new office at…
In Southeast Asia, the Strait of Malacca is a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia. For centuries, it has been a crucial passage for international maritime trade between the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. However, Thailand is now exploring an ambitious project of Thai Canal, also known as Kra Canal, that would bypass…