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Another chance to read: Engineered by Dyslexia Here Steve Gill introduces a particularly compelling testimony from former CIBSE President Andy Ford. Dyslexia is invisible. It is often intentionally hidden by those around us for a variety of personal reasons. Since the article in last month’s RAC, I have received over 200 messages many of which wish to remain hidden. An aim of Dyslexia in Engineering is to make the invisible visible so that we can better understand the  creative potential as ...

UNESCO, GIZ preserve unique mosaic heritage in Rihab By JT - Jan 19,2021 - Last updated at Jan 19,2021 One of UNESCO workers is seen preserving mosaic floors from the Byzantine era — approximately 6th century AD in Rihab, Mafraq, in a project titled ‘Employment Opportunities for Cultural Heritage Safeguarding in Jordan’ (Photo courtesy of UNESCO) AMMAN — In the hills of Rihab, a village a few kilometres away from Mafraq, the remains of several ancient churches can be found, each with a ...

Stone and concrete structures with the ability to heal themselves in a similar way to living organisms when damaged could help to make buildings safer and last longer. 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 of repair can be expensive and difficult. Hairline cracks and other damage below the wall surface can be hard to detect. With large numbers of histo...

Nike Popoola The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers has said that engineers should specialise in their core areas of competence. The Pr...

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A New Era for Cities Cities have largely been the same since the dawn of the industrial revolution and rise of the automobile. The ways we design and build them are outdated. The dual crises we face this decade – the COVID crisis and the Climate crisis – are going to force us to re-examine and change the ways our cities are designed and built. How can we reimagine the process of urban planning in a way that is more equitable, just, and environmentally sustainable? This townhall series e...

Written By: lprent - Date published: 10:43 pm, January 11th, 2021 - 22 comments In September there was a 18 hour flight Dubai that ended in Auckland. A relatively close group on that plane showed infection after arrival, and a genetically similar version. The evidence of in-flight infection is very strong and points to the on-going issues with shipping virus hosts around...

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by Charlie Spargo Organisations all around the region are currently on the lookout for new appointments as they focus on their development and recovery in 2021. As part of Prolific Norths pledge to our community, were committed to supporting jobseekers and the companies hiring at this challenging time, whether thats to diversify their offering or reinforce what they already do well. This week, were focusing on a selection of Northern PR jobs which are open for applications at the moment. Roles ...

To sign up for our daily newsletter covering the latest news, features and reviews, head HERE. For a running feed of all our stories, follow us on Twitter HERE. Or you can bookmark the Gizmodo Australia homepage to visit whenever you need a news fix. In cities around the world, temperatures could rise by more than 4℃ by 2100 under a high-emissions climate change scenario, suggests research published this week in Nature Climate Change. It comes as the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate s...