We explore one of the most ambitious ideas ever conceived - a structure capable of harnessing the full power of a star. From its origins in theoretical physics to its role in science fiction, the ...

Among his many achievements, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world's longest cross-sea bridge, will be what engineer Su Quanke may be remembered for the most. The chief engineer behind the ...

Attempting to bask in the glory of the past serves no purpose, some may argue supporting the contention of modern educationists who are advocating against the compulsory teaching of history to our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jetavanaramaya, a huge religious structure in Sri Lanka, was completed in about 301 CE. - Jeremy Woodhouse/Photodisc/Getty Images ...

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(CNN) — In our roundup of travel stories this week: a man recreates his father’s round-the-world bicycle trip, a luxury yacht that turned out to be a mold-covered wreck, plus the ancient Roman city 10 ...

A new generation of meagstructures is currently under construction across different continents, each designed to shatter long-standing world records for height, scale, or construction innovation. Far ...

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (CNN) — Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura on a full moon day and the past feels anything but distant. Buddhist pilgrims dressed in white walk barefoot along dusty paths.

Ancient engineering at an immense scale The technical challenges involved in building Jetavanaramaya were immense. Unlike Egypt’s stone pyramids, this colossal structure was built almost entirely from ...