What’s the Biggest Environmental Health Risk That Could Kill Us All?

A new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) says that air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in the world, responsible for seven million deaths globally in 2012. This is higher than…

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Ground Breaks on the World’s Next Tallest Building This Month

Saudi Arabia’s $1.2 billion Kingdom Tower is poised to become the tallest building in the world, with the start day for construction finally set for April 27th. The Kingdom Tower is more than one kilometer…

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Titanium Club-Wielding Golfers May Send Your Course Up in Flames

Researchers at UC Irvine recently released a study showing that club heads coated in titanium can ignite fires. Titanium clubs can produce sparks upwards of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit which could easily ignite nearby plants, leaves…

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222 People Jumping From 10 Planes With 1 Minute To Break A World Record!

On April 1st, 222 people were ready to create the biggest double-formation skydive in Arizona and in turn break a world record. Unfortunately, their attempt earlier this week was cancelled because of intense wind conditions…

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Architect Known for Paper and Cardboard Designs Wins Pritzker Prize

Famed Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has been awarded this year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize, which acknowledges significant achievements in architecture and art, often considered the Nobel Prize of architecture. Ban first rose to notoriety with his…

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3 Quick Tips for Forklift Accident Prevention in the Industrial Workplace

The Internet is loaded with tips for workplace safety, but maintaining a responsible workforce takes a lot more than passing out written guidelines to employees. Safety maintenance is an ongoing process that requires regular assessments,…

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Microsoft Unveils Cortana… The Siri Killer?

Microsoft has unveiled what many are calling the Siri killer, Cortana, a personal assistant for your smartphone and based off the artificial character from the Halo video game franchise. Cortana is set to compete with…

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Aluminum Recycling: Aluminum Die Casting Companies Produce Aluminum Parts That are Stronger, More Sustainable and Greener

Aluminum recycling is a traditional process—usually achieved through re-melting—which uses significantly less energy than extracting mined bauxite ore from its natural source. There are disadvantages to the re-melting of aluminum when making metal parts. Firstly,…

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The Results Are In! You Have To See Our 12 Favorite Winners Of The World’s Most Amazing Architecture!

Architizer, an online architecture database, recently announced the winners of their 2nd Annual A+ Awards, which featured voting from “300 industry leaders” and online voting from the public from more than 100 countries. Altogether, there…

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From Austin to St. Paul: The American Solar Challenge

When the sun is at its peak this summer, more than 20 teams will compete in the American Solar Challenge. The event is a competition to design, build, and drive solar-powered cars in a cross-country time/distance…

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