UNDERGROUND SPACES
Why did Elon Musk fail to construct underground pod transport system in Las Vegas? Know about the tunnel for Tesla cars?
Elon Musk- owned The Boring Company planned the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, or LVCC Loop, which could be a system of tunnels where people could travel on pods. But there are no pods in the neon-colored well-constructed tunnel, there are driver-manned Tesla cars instead.
Crypto Aliens: Harvard study claims extraterrestrials from outer space are living among humans
A Harvard University study suggests that alien beings, termed "cryptoterrestrials," might live covertly among humans on Earth. These entities could exist underground, on the moon, or disguised as humans. The study explores various forms of cryptoterrestrials and calls for open-minded consideration despite skepticism. The paper is pending peer review, continuing the intrigue about extraterrestrial life.
Social media bans distract from real issue
Governments in Australia are considering social media bans for children under 14 or 16, supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They plan to trial age verification technology with a $6.5 million commitment. However, bans may hinder open discussions about children's online activities with trusted adults, diverting attention from improving digital experiences for children.
Cruel Summer: Rethinking how to live, work in a world that is getting warmer
As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in South Asia 45 times more likely and 0.85o C hotter. Experts say we need to rethink the kind of houses we live in and offices we construct, how we grow our crops and the way we look at the impact of heat on our bodies, even as we tackle reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Over 600 km of cycle tracks developed, 76,000 CCTV cameras installed in 100 smart cities: Centre
"Over 2,500 km of smart roads with universal accessibility, utility ducts and proper signages have been developed. Over 7,500 new buses, including more than 2,000 electric buses), have been procured. Over 600 km of cycle tracks have been developed in 100 smart cities under the Mission," the ministry said in a statement. Besides, intelligent transport management systems have been implemented and monitored through the Integrated Command and Control Centres which is improving traffic operations, enforcing traffic violations and improving journey time.
Saudi Arabia to construct underground city, 'upside-down skyscraper'. All you should know
Aquellum will be an exclusive and disguised destination, where guests will need to be shipped in from a floating marina to Aquellum via an underground canal. Know about the "upside-down skyscraper" to be constructed in Saudi Arabia.
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A slow and quiet, in-your-face revolution is on
Non-English-speaking Indian couples even in small towns have been exchanging the universal tri-syllabic password of love, 'I love you' to confirm and reassure for years now. The term of endearment itself is no longer 'English' as it was when Amitabh and Parveen Babi were explaining a million years ago in the song from Khud-Daar, 'Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain I Love You'.
Nifty Auto index stocks: Time for some cool down before the next leg is led by EV launches?
It is the sector which has led the rally which the market has seen in the last one year. However today when newspaper headlines are talking about India witnessing sales of 4 million cars in 2023, all these major auto stocks are trading with a cut. This is a very simple example of the market discounting the news much before it comes out. The question is whether this correction is just a minor phase of cooling down and the next phase of up move will depend on their EV products.
Mark Zuckerberg's secret house with underground bunker: All about Facebook owner's doomsday house
Called Koolau Ranch, Mark Zuckerberg's house has been partially constructed. It is shaping up to be one of the most expensive personal construction projects in modern history. Know about the house and why it is being built secretly.
Unbelievable! UK street fighter's 'pickled ear' raises eyebrows
According to the Daily Star, an unidentified bare-knuckle fighter decided to preserve his torn ear in a jar after the intense fight, shedding light on the growing trend of these unregulated matches in the UK. It appears that these underground "fight club"-like events have attracted a mix of tough individuals and daredevils, including 32-year-old Alex Etherington from County Durham.
Israeli troops hit 150 underground Hamas sites in Gaza: IDF
According to The Times of Israel, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that fighting broke out between forces and Hamas militants during their ground operation in the Gaza Strip overnight. There were no reported injuries among the soldiers during these encounters. The IDF thinks that during the operation, they destroyed Hamas terrorists' infrastructure in addition to killing a number of terrorists.
Iran says it puts imaging satellite successfully into orbit amid tensions with West
Iran on Wednesday said that it has successfully placed an imaging satellite into space. The Noor-3 satellite had been put in an orbit 450 kilometres (280 miles) above the Earth's surface, reported state-run IRNA news agency, quoting the country's communication minister.
Srinagar to develop 80-km walking space under Smart Cities Mission
Srinagar, India will develop 80 kilometres of walking spaces, water transport, and electric buses, with a focus on infrastructure, services, mobility and increasing public aesthetics. CEO Athar Aamir Khan confirmed that Srinagar is installing 1,500 smart CCTV cameras, while electricity poles will be replaced with smart distribution plugs. Redevelopment of the Polo View Market was executed at a cost of around Rs 10 crore, with a 20% rise in footfall expected.
How coworking spaces are helping remote teams bond
With the right coworking space, remote work can be less lonely.
ET Trailblazers: Meet Ashwini Bhide, who is redefining the future of transportation with the first fully underground Mumbai Metro Line 3
At ET Trailblazers, a multimedia series featuring women leading the change in various fields, Ashwini Bhide, MD of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation and Additional Municipal Commissioner of BMC, shares her vision for shaping the future of seamless connectivity, smart and safe mobility, and women-friendly transportation.
European spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter and its icy moons
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft has begun its decade-long quest to explore Jupiter as well as three of its moons, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede, all of which are believed to have buried oceans that might have the potential to sustain life. The primary target of the €1.6bn mission that will take 4 billion miles to reach is Ganymede, the largest moon of Jupiter.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: First contract on Maharashtra side signed for construction of underground station
The JV comprises of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. and Hindustan Construction Company Limited which according to the contract will have 54 months to fulfil it at a cost of Rs 3681 crore.
5 stocks from infrastructure space with "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings can rise up to 50 %
For the last nine years, one thing which has remained constant in every budget has been the focus on building infrastructure. Budget 2023 also saw government spending on infrastructure projects at elevated levels. Spending on infra has a trickle down effect on many parts of the economy. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Two more hotels lean towards each other in Joshimath, cracks widen at many places
The number of houses that have developed cracks has now risen to 826 out of which 165 are in the "unsafe zone", a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority said. So far 233 families have been shifted to temporary relief centres.
5 smallcaps from infrastructure space with "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings can rise up to 42%
The government spending on infrastructure projects has remained at elevated levels for the last many years, this had a trickle down effect on many parts of the economy. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
K-pop star Choi Seung-hyun among 8 to join Japan tycoon Yusaku Maezawa's moon trip
The Japanese tycoon launched plans for the lunar voyage in 2018, buying all the seats.
Man's resolve to recharge groundwater pays off, 3,500 water bodies dug in 7 months
"They seemed attentive as I urged them to make a small but significant contribution to save water, recharge the receding water table underground and offer birds and animals a means to quench thirst by digging ponds. But the response initially was rather lukewarm. It got me thinking what I could do to lure them to the campaign in larger numbers," said Semwal, who also heads the Himalayan Paryavaran Jadibooti Agro Sansthan.
India's scientific achievements need more coverage: Scientist Debiprosad Duari
Debiprosad Duari, who was associated with Kolkata's Birla Planetarium for over two decades, said one of the main objectives of the Centre's 'Technology Vision 2035' is to make people aware of their own potential and that of the country in terms of technological advancements.
Meatspace, a safe zone or old space?
The world that is not cyberspace. The word has its sinewy origins in speculative and science fiction - especially Neal Stephenson's 1991 novel, Snow Crash - the same water tank that gave us 'cyber' and 'metaverse'. In the book, most sane people have turned their back on the real world and live in a world of computer-generated augmented reality. We're not quite there yet, but...
The elusive particle: Scientists embark on a quest to locate dark matter
Scientists are pretty sure the invisible stuff makes up most of the universe's mass.
This UK woman visits underground station every day to listen to her husband's voice who died in 2007
Margaret McCollum and Oswald Laurence met in Morocco and got married in the 1990s.
Elon Musk, an erratic visionary, revels in contradiction
"He's the poster child for disruption," said Benjamin Breier, the former CEO of Kindred Health Care and author of a book about unconventional corporate leadership. Born in South Africa, Musk has been something of an outlier since childhood, teaching himself computer programming at 10, according to a 2015 biography by journalist Ashlee Vance.
Putting Delhi's high tension overhead cables underground may cost 3 times more than insulating: Delhi Cabinet
The Delhi Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this month approved a policy to convert bare electricity lines into insulated conductors for protection to life and property. Kejriwal had also said that the government was working on shifting all overhead electrical wires underground.
DMRC building first-ever underground integrated parking facility at Dhansa station
Work on the 1.8-km-long Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand section is now almost complete, and with the completion of this section, this corridor will become 6.1-km-long with four stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
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