How Texas Generates Its Electricity
Texas was hit by a deadly winter storm this week that brought historic snowfalls and freezing temperatures that battered its power grid, leaving millions of people shivering in the darkness.…
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How To Build More Resilient Countries After The COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, the world witnessed what happens when a global risk becomes reality. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now passed 95 million globally, with more than 2 million deaths. Millions more…
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What Are The Biggest Health And Safety Concerns On An Urban Construction Site?
All construction sites have challenges when it comes to health and safety, and those in urban environments are no different. They’re hazardous because of the nature of work that’s undertaken…
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Hydrogen To Play A Key Role In Mobility And Sustainability
The technology to produce hydrogen has existed for decades, so why is it only now gaining traction as a source of clean energy? There’s no dearth of climate change deniers…
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Novel Window Design Reduces Outdoor Noise And Improves Ventilation
Home owners, especially those staying in noisy districts, can look forward to greater living comfort with a new invention by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of…
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First Look: CapitaSpring, Singapore’s Newest Skyscraper
Three years on, the former Golden Shoe Car Park is almost ready to welcome us back in its full glory. Your friendly hosts from CapitaLand INSIDE throw on their hard…
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Why COVID-19 Won’t Kill Cities
For those of you who live in cities, ask yourself: What it is about your urban lifestyle that makes it worth it despite the pollution, the noise and the traffic?…
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Buildings, Tunnels And Bridges Could Soon Repair Themselves
Over time the weather, vibration, ground movements and general wear and tear can take their toll on the masonry and concrete used in buildings. But keeping buildings in a good state…
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Condo Rents Decline In 2020, With One Notable Exception
Covid-19 may have left much of the Singapore property market unscathed in 2020, but the economic effects of the pandemic has undoubtably impacted investor-landlords. According to the URA Rental Index,…
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Battle On The Road: What Do Bikers Think Of Car Drivers?
Road rage, abuse and conflict is all too common on roads across the globe. With an ever-increasing number of cars, trucks, vans and bikes on our roads, incidents are also…
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