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Daughter of a Construction Worker, Luzia Alves Juggles Laboring on Building Sites in Brazil While Pursuing Engineering Degree to Become Her Family’s First Engineer

Bruno Teles 26/06/2026 at 10:11

Construction

Researchers create reusable brick walls that can be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere, like Lego pieces, to reduce construction waste and cut emissions by up to 60%.

Noel Budeguer 20/06/2026 at 13:41

Construction

Standing at 462 meters tall, the tallest tower in Europe withstands temperatures of -20 °C, was built on 264 giant piles, cost $2 billion, and uses 16,500 glass panels in a twisted structure.

Alisson Ficher 06/06/2026 at 13:52

Interesting facts

China built a 300-meter, 40,000-ton horizontal building, hoisted it to a height of 250 meters, and impresses with a suspended building that features a panoramic viewpoint, gardens, restaurants, and an infinity pool in Chongqing.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 04/06/2026 at 09:05

Science and Technology

Australia removes 1 million tons of rock under Sydney, weight compared to almost 200,000 school buses, to open a tunnel under the harbor and create a new underground crossing in one of the most famous cities in the world.

Ana Alice 01/06/2026 at 23:32

Science and Technology

With 25,000 tons, 144 meters in length, and a counterweight of 1,750 tons, China rotates an entire bridge in 80 minutes with millimeter precision monitored by satellite.

Ana Alice 22/05/2026 at 23:27

Interesting facts

Miami built a $300 million tower using 4,800 concrete panels molded in Dubai, 277 piles drilled to 54 meters, and 7,600 m³ of concrete poured over 24 hours to create the skyscraper that survived a hurricane.

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 17:52

Construction

Apple Park impresses with extraordinary engineering: Apple’s headquarters, with 260,000 m² and giant curved glass, redefines corporate architecture and sustainability.

Jefferson Augusto 10/05/2026 at 21:44

Construction

Architecture that floats instead of resists surprises specialists: light constructions transform flooded areas into habitable spaces and redefine the concept of resilience

Jefferson Augusto 10/05/2026 at 21:31

Interesting facts

Belgium transported 8 concrete blocks weighing 60,000 tons over 100 kilometers to sink them under a river and close the Antwerp ring road; the operation creates a 1.8 km immersed tunnel with a bike path and targets one of Europe’s biggest logistical bottlenecks.

Alisson Ficher 01/05/2026 at 18:05

Interesting facts

While in Brazil, coastal protection projects against sea encroachment can drag on for years, in the US, engineers erected steel rails, sensors, and hydraulic jacks to drag a 4,800-ton lighthouse for 884 meters in just 23 days.

Alisson Ficher 27/04/2026 at 19:48

Construction

Amphibious houses with a floating dock system gain global attention by revealing technology that allows homes to rise with floods and avoid losses in high-risk areas.

Caio Aviz 31/03/2026 at 11:40

Daughter of a Construction Worker, Luzia Alves Juggles Laboring on Building Sites in Brazil While Pursuing Engineering Degree to Become Her Family’s First Engineer

Researchers create reusable brick walls that can be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere, like Lego pieces, to reduce construction waste and cut emissions by up to 60%.

Standing at 462 meters tall, the tallest tower in Europe withstands temperatures of -20 °C, was built on 264 giant piles, cost $2 billion, and uses 16,500 glass panels in a twisted structure.

China built a 300-meter, 40,000-ton horizontal building, hoisted it to a height of 250 meters, and impresses with a suspended building that features a panoramic viewpoint, gardens, restaurants, and an infinity pool in Chongqing.

Australia removes 1 million tons of rock under Sydney, weight compared to almost 200,000 school buses, to open a tunnel under the harbor and create a new underground crossing in one of the most famous cities in the world.

With 25,000 tons, 144 meters in length, and a counterweight of 1,750 tons, China rotates an entire bridge in 80 minutes with millimeter precision monitored by satellite.

Miami built a $300 million tower using 4,800 concrete panels molded in Dubai, 277 piles drilled to 54 meters, and 7,600 m³ of concrete poured over 24 hours to create the skyscraper that survived a hurricane.

Apple Park impresses with extraordinary engineering: Apple’s headquarters, with 260,000 m² and giant curved glass, redefines corporate architecture and sustainability.

Architecture that floats instead of resists surprises specialists: light constructions transform flooded areas into habitable spaces and redefine the concept of resilience

Belgium transported 8 concrete blocks weighing 60,000 tons over 100 kilometers to sink them under a river and close the Antwerp ring road; the operation creates a 1.8 km immersed tunnel with a bike path and targets one of Europe’s biggest logistical bottlenecks.

While in Brazil, coastal protection projects against sea encroachment can drag on for years, in the US, engineers erected steel rails, sensors, and hydraulic jacks to drag a 4,800-ton lighthouse for 884 meters in just 23 days.

Amphibious houses with a floating dock system gain global attention by revealing technology that allows homes to rise with floods and avoid losses in high-risk areas.

1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Discovered by Farmer Planting Cherry Trees in Turkey

Chinese Teen Wins Gold in Germany for Invention Turning Air Moisture into Underground Irrigation in Drought-Stricken Areas

Indian Teens Win National Geographic Award at Google Science Fair for Using Common Sour Fruit to Naturally Coagulate Rubber in 6 Hours, Reducing Production Time by 10 Hours

India Begins Drilling Massive Twin Tunnel Under National Park to Cut Mumbai Commute by 12 km and Save Up to 1 Hour

Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old fossil that reshaped our understanding of human origins, makes a rare journey from Ethiopia to Abu Dhabi.

South Korea Tows 18 Concrete Blocks Weighing Up to 48,000 Tons Over 36 km to Construct a 3.2 km Underwater Tunnel Between Busan and Geoje, Installed Nearly 50 Meters Deep

At 28, a Female Shipbuilder Restores a 30-Meter Yacht from 1962, Highlighting Women’s Often Overlooked Contributions in Shipyards