Technology
World's first nuclear dustbin will not leak for a million years
Nuclear Waste Dust Bin: Scientists have come very close to creating the world's first such amazing dustbin, where hazardous nuclear waste will be dumped and then it will be completely sealed for the next one lakh years. During this prolonged period, the radioactive material will be depleted and will be reduced to almost the same state as natural uranium found underground.This unique nuclear dustbin has been prepared in the dense forests of Yurajauki in southwestern Finland, at a depth of 433 meters from the ground. Here, huge tunnels have been built inside the billions of years old rocks. Prep
Panama Canal: Connecting oceans, across an isthmus
The Panama Canal might have been officially opened for business on August 15, 1914, but there were many firsts leading up to it, including one on June 8, when the S.S. Alliance became the first ocean going vessel to make lockage at the canal. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at various aspects of this canal and what makes it still tick, more than 110 years later…
Sears Tower: Tallest for nearly 25 years, now ranked 25th
Still ranked 25th in the list of tallest buildings, the Sears Tower — completed on May 3, 1973 — was the tallest in the world for nearly 25 years. A.S.Ganesh takes you as close as possible to the tower from this distance, while also revisiting an urban legend about measuring the height of a building…
Falkirk Wheel: The world’s first and only rotating boat lift
On May 24, 2002, the Falkirk Wheel was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. The world’s first and only rotating boat lift is an engineering feat of excellence that connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in Scotland. A.S.Ganesh takes you on this waterway to tell you more about this unique wheel…
RECENT NEWS
- Several Indian workers killed in Dubai after minibus collides with truck
- Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire off Oman coast; all rescued
- Baloch armed groups claim 'different attacks inflicted heavy casualties on Pak Army'
- Alexander Zverev of Germany becomes the new king of the French Open, wins his first Grand Slam title
- Iran fires missiles at Israel, says Trump - 'Stop now, call Netanyahu and tell him not to retaliate'
