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Science

How do Buildings Handle Mother Nature at Her Most Extreme?

Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters cause hundreds of fatalities a year and cause billions of pounds worth of damage. Due to advances in design technology and materials, architects and construction genius´ are miraculously coming up with new design concepts to create structures that can withstand extreme conditions to protect […]

Automotive

The Safest Cars On The Road

Everyone, especially those with kids, gives some consideration to safety and crash test ratings when buying a new or used car. While only the most paranoid and/or crash prone among us will base our entire car-buying decision off a car's crash-worthiness, it merits some consideration. Your car's crash test ratings affect […]

Employment

Career Considerations for Non-College Graduates

Times are more challenging nowadays, and this goes for people of all backgrounds and educational attainments. I am a university graduate myself, and I still cling to my current gigs because the pickings are still relatively slim. Two of my brothers dropped out of college years ago, given that the […]

Mobile devices Software

Best and Must-Have Smartphone Apps for 2013

Smartphones saw a slew of upgrades and changes throughout 2012. From additional features to increased processing power, these mobile devices have truly become a shaping force in technology. With these newfound capabilities, apps are becoming more powerful as well. These eight apps feature some of the best features, improvements and […]

Exteriors

A Simple Guide To Concrete Roofs

Though seemingly counter-intuitive at first glance, concrete boats actually do float, and concrete roofs can protect a dwelling without crushing it beneath the weight. Both technologies have existed since the mid-19th century and many European structures constructed at that time with concrete roofs are still standing today - a true […]

Green tech

Farming Methods & Jobs of the Future

The future of farming will test humanity's intelligence, adaptability and, more importantly, camaraderie. By 2050, the world's food supply must double in order to feed everyone on the planet. As time passes and the population increases, the availability of land slowly dwindles, leaving us with one of the most challenging […]