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Three buildings that generate more energy than they consume
Hundreds of photovoltaic cells, groundwater wells and heat pumps. These are some of the features shared by some net-surplus-energy buildings: those capable of producing more energy than they consume.
06/09/2023
iFridays
Women in STEM: inspiration and leadership
On our iFriday, we invited three experts to analyze the role of women in STEM and the need to achieve greater prominence in the field
03/05/2022

Tungsteno
How the world's most iconic bridge was built
In order to prevent falls during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, a safety net was installed under the structure. Workers also wore face masks, anti-glare goggles and wind cream. To successfully erect this megastructure, multiple technical, safety and economic barriers had to be overcome.
10/11/2021

Tungsteno
Drones to create rain in the desert
While Native American tribes historically performed weather modification rituals that attempted to invoke rain, nowadays drones and electrical discharges are being used to create rainfall in the desert. But to what extent can these technologies be used to manipulate the weather?
13/10/2021