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Woman architect with blueprints and hard hat overlooking Sagrada Familia under construction at sunset.

Sagrada Família Jesus Tower reaches maximum height in Barcelona

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The Sagrada Família Jesus Tower marks a historic turning point by taking the temple envisioned by Antoni Gaudí to its...

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How the Rufous Hornero Builds a Clay Nest Like an Oven

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The rufous hornero turns damp clay, plant fibres and small amounts of organic matter into a rigid, well-ventilated and long-lasting...

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How to Repair a Damp Wall Properly at Home

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Damp on internal walls is one of the most common problems in houses and flats, especially in areas with frequent...

Silver futuristic FaSTLane 2030 supercar with sleek aerodynamic design displayed in a modern showroom.

Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030: €60 billion plan shifts focus to North America

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The unveiling of Stellantis’ new strategic plan took place in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in the United States - not in...

Man sifting sand on beach near rolled blueprints, hourglass, and measuring tape with water villas and cranes in background.

The Global Sand Shortage Crisis and Its Hidden Costs

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The worldwide shortage of sand has become a quiet but serious threat to modern development and environmental conservation. Each year,...

Modern bathroom with a walk-in glass shower, beige tiles, white sink, green plant, and neatly folded towels.

Traditional shower enclosure vs fixed glass panel for a more open bathroom

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The traditional shower enclosure with doors, tracks and lots of corners still turns up in Brazilian bathrooms, but it has...

Two construction workers in helmets and orange vests reviewing plans at an offshore bridge construction site.

China’s Floating Airport in the Ocean: Dalian Jinzhou Bay Project

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Modern engineering has reached a striking point as usable land becomes harder to find. To tackle this infrastructure squeeze, China...

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What Screw Colours Mean: Silver, Gold and Black

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Silver, gold and black screws are not coloured purely for looks. Their shade is usually the result of the base...

Young man tending plants on an urban rooftop garden with city buildings in the background.

How urban expansion and climate change are reshaping plant productivity in cities

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Cities have been spreading out at a remarkable pace, and there is little to suggest that the outward push is...

A vintage green car with three people, one on the roof, driving down a wide suburban road at an intersection.

The Interstate Highway System that Transformed the United States

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The Interstate Highway System reshaped the United States’ infrastructure, stitching together thousands of towns and cities and driving economic growth...

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Lemon Peel Trick for Drains: Natural Care for Home Plumbing

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Keeping your home feeling calm after that classic Sunday lunch takes more than a quick wipe-down, because the family’s wellbeing...

Two construction workers in helmets reviewing blueprints near a river with a bridge in the background.

Carlos Mineiro Aires: Portuguese builders must lead public works consortia to strengthen internationalisation

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

It is vital for Portuguese construction companies to take part in major public works so they can build capacity and...

Hand reaching towards abstract stone sculpture on wooden table with bonsai and open book in minimalist living room.

Scholar Stone (Gongshi): A Sophisticated Minimalist Accent for Modern Interiors

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The search for calm, well-balanced rooms has given rise to a refined new direction in modern interior décor. Natural elements...

Small white robots playing with sand and cubes around a sand mound on an office desk with a laptop in the background

Study finds ant-inspired RAnts robots can build and dig without a boss, map, or plan

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

A fresh study reports that straightforward ant-inspired robots can assemble clusters and tunnel through material without a boss, a map,...

Worker in safety gear monitors sand flow from a large pipe onto a beach near the sea with ships in the distance.

Portugal launches megaoperation to move 2.2 million tonnes of sand to reinforce Algarve beaches

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Portugal has launched a major operation to shift about 2.2 million tonnes of sand and strengthen vulnerable beaches in the...

Woman relaxing in a bath with rose petals, pouring essential oil into a steaming cup on a wooden tray.

Premium shower at home: simple changes for a spa-like end to the day

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

With a few straightforward tweaks, a premium shower can make the end of your day far more calming, giving you...

Young man using a contactless card reader inside a cable car over a river with city buildings and a bridge in the background.

Gaia announces teleférico from Madalena and Canidelo to Arrábida Shopping on Linha Rubi

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Luís Filipe Menezes, President of Vila Nova de Gaia City Council, has announced a new teleférico (cable car) link connecting...

Beaver chewing on a branch by a riverbank with reeds and a person writing in a notebook in the background.

How the Beaver Builds Dams with Logs, Mud and Stones

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The beaver is one of the most influential natural engineers in freshwater ecosystems. Using logs, branches, mud, stones and vegetation,...

Green 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc PXL compact SUV on display in a showroom under bright lighting.

Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Palmela upgrades the PXL press line for 2025

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

While headlines around the Volkswagen Group have not been particularly encouraging - with possible factory closures and job cuts being...

Couple walking under stone arches by pool with church and hills in background on a sunny day.

Vila Galé Collection Ouro Preto: hotel set in former 18th-century cavalry barracks

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Visitors to Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, will find a hotel housed in a property tied directly to Brazil’s colonial...

Engineer in safety gear comparing two construction materials near industrial silos and a laptop with a bar graph.

Basalt could replace limestone in Portland cement to cut CO2 emissions in construction

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The search for sustainable options in construction has gained a significant new ally. A study published in Communications Sustainability reports...