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Scrap Wood Organisers: 14 Simple Projects to Clear Your Worktop
James H. Amos
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Old boards in the cellar, chaos in the kitchen - with a few straightforward wood tricks, an overstuffed dumping spot...
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Jakarta: Sinking Megacity as Sea Levels Rise
James H. Amos
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At first glance, the megacity looks like an endless carpet of high-rises, swarms of mopeds and building sites. Yet beneath...
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Saudi Arabia suspends construction of the Mukaab mega-project, Reuters reports
James H. Amos
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Saudi Arabia has put the brakes on building its Mukaab mega-project. Originally scheduled for 2030, it is billed as the...
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Finding Groundwater for a Private Well: How to Locate a Water Vein on Your Plot
James H. Amos
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The garden is under drought stress, the water bill is climbing - and somewhere deep below, an unseen water vein...
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A proposed underwater rail line between Europe and North America in a deep-sea tunnel
James H. Amos
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On a fog-laden morning off Newfoundland, a research ship holds steady above a stretch of churning, slate-grey water. On deck,...
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Aluminium Foil on Windows: Why the Viral Heatwave Hack Can Backfire
James H. Amos
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It was a blisteringly hot afternoon in July when I first noticed it: an entire run of flats in a...
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Saudi Arabia suspends construction of the Mukaab megaproject
James H. Amos
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Saudi Arabia has put its Mukaab megaproject on hold. Originally slated for 2030, it is billed as the largest building...
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Ponte Marechal Carmona between Vila Franca de Xira and Benavente to get €21.5 million upgrade over 900 days
James H. Amos
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The Marechal Carmona Bridge, which connects the municipalities of Vila Franca de Xira and Benavente, is set to undergo a...
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Housing construction in Portugal keeps falling as VAT at 6% remains unclear
James H. Amos
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Residential construction has been slowing since late 2025, and the indicators for the first months of this year confirm the...
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Zero study puts Lisbon second from bottom for children’s urban mobility in 36 European cities
James H. Amos
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The environmental association Zero has released a study assessing children’s urban mobility across 36 European cities, and the findings are...
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US authorises possible US$1.5 billion FMS sale for Callao Naval Base facilities in Peru
James H. Amos
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The US Government has authorised a potential sale to Peru of design and construction services for maritime and onshore facilities...
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Cascais may close the Estoril Circuit over safety and noise rules
James H. Amos
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The Cascais Municipal Council says it may be forced to close the Estoril Circuit if safety requirements and soundproofing rules...
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Pedro Duarte proposes tolls on Porto’s VCI and free A41 (CREP)
James H. Amos
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Pedro Duarte, the PSD candidate for the presidency of Porto City Council, described the VCI (Via de Cintura Interna) as...
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Urban Pulse: an EKG for cities from space
James H. Amos
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An EKG doesn’t show you what a heart looks like. Instead, it reveals what it is doing in real time,...
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Parliament approves end of tolls in 2026 on A6, A2 and the whole A25
James H. Amos
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Parliament approved on Wednesday, 26 November, the removal of tolls - as early as 2026 - on two sections of...
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Seaweed biochar concrete could replace cement and lock away carbon
James H. Amos
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Researchers say seaweed can be processed into a concrete additive that substitutes for a portion of cement, while also locking...
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Metaprof diagnosis flags leaks, electrical faults and asbestos in Lisbon public schools
James H. Amos
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Leaks, deteriorating electrical systems and even asbestos are among the issues highlighted in an assessment by Metaprof of schools in...
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MIT study reveals how Roman pozzolanic concrete healed itself for 2,000 years
James H. Amos
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The ancient Romans were exceptional builders and engineers, and their aqueducts are often cited as the clearest proof. Many of...
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Maine moves to freeze 20 MW data centres until November 2027
James H. Amos
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In the US state of Maine, lawmakers are preparing to pass a bill that would pause the construction of new...
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Porto expands Restricted Vehicle Access Zones to reshape city life
James H. Amos
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Porto has increasingly positioned itself as a genuine testbed for urban change. The latest enlargement of the Restricted Vehicle Access...
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Charred coffee grounds could make concrete up to 30 percent stronger, Australian scientists find
James H. Amos
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Charred coffee grounds may be able to make concrete up to 30 percent stronger, according to scientists in Australia. The...
