Features

Power plants are massive, sprawling structures that are considered the backbone of almost all industries in modern society. They look immensely complicated from the outside, but on a fundamental level, they’re not that much different from our own bodies. How so? Explore the images below to get a better understanding. Power plants are very similar […]

Anyone who has studied the Industrial Revolution will remember learning about the rapid rise of coal and its pivotal role in powering newly developed steam engines, machines, and factories back in the late 18th century. Burning coal has since been an incredibly easy and convenient way for people to generate warmth and electricity, benefiting countless […]

How much time would you need to build a house of around 400 square feet from scratch? Perhaps a few months, involving a crew of workers working day and night? In March this year, a San-Francisco based startup built a fully functioning residential home near Moscow in just 24 hours. At a cost of around US$10,000, the […]

Samsung C&T Corporation has been selected as the first contractor to design and construct a stretch of the North-South Corridor (NSC) in Singapore by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Under the USD$602 million contract, Samsung C&T will be responsible for the design and construction of a 1.25km stretch of the corridor between Novena Rise and […]

An old Chinese proverb says, given enough time, dripping water can drill a hole right through solid rock. This means that consistency and perseverance over time will lead to amazing things, and in today’s story we introduce you to a colleague who demonstrates the veracity of this statement. Say hello to Manager Abu Seena from […]

Although the majority of modern roller coasters feature cutting-edge designs and are constructed with strong, shiny steel, the love of traditional wooden coasters amongst ride fanatics remains strong. Perhaps a touch of nostalgia for some, there’s something about a wooden ride that can’t be captured through modern engineering and steel. Wooden roller coasters attack your […]

For most people, going to the zoo offers a rare glimpse of how animals eat, sleep, and interact with each other. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about members of the animal kingdom and get acquainted with unfamiliar faces. Korea’s largest theme park Everland, located just outside of Seoul, is a great place to […]

From large billboards in city centers to vibrant photographs in magazines, fashion advertisements are as diverse as the clothing styles on the market today. With hundreds of brands for consumers to choose from, it’s unsurprising that fashion labels spend $500 billion per year on promotions in a bid to catch the eyes of fashionistas. How […]

This year has been a whirlwind of excitement for Korean golf player Sung-hyun Park to say the least. She climbed to the top spot in women’s world rankings in the second week of November and secured her place as rookie of the year as early as mid-October, with five events still left on the calendar. […]

56 years after the Silver Jubilee Bridge opened, residents of Cheshire have a new option to cross the historic river Mersey. Spanning 2.2 km between Runcorn and Widnes, the Mersey Gateway opened to the public on 14 October. With fireworks lighting up the night sky, the opening of the six-lane bridge ushered in a new era of […]