The world faces a double challenge: the ever-growing problem of plastic waste and the constant need to maintain and rebuild crumbling roads. But a Scottish company, MacRebur, has developed a solution that tackles both issues at once. MacRebur creates pellets out of recycled plastic waste and lays roads that are 60% stronger and expected to last about ten times longer than … [Read more...] about Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future: MacRebur’s Plastic Roads
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Giant pothole appears in the middle of Scotland’s biggest city as council chiefs urged to fix country’s ‘outrageous’ roads
In the heart of Scotland's bustling metropolis, Glasgow, a colossal pothole has emerged on Renfrew Street, capturing attention for its sheer magnitude and the vehicular hazards it presents to drivers navigating the city's streets. More akin to a crater than a mere pothole, this gaping crevice has become a stark symbol of the challenges faced by Scotland's largest city in … [Read more...] about Giant pothole appears in the middle of Scotland’s biggest city as council chiefs urged to fix country’s ‘outrageous’ roads
All roads lead to Rome: Data visualization reveals mobility patterns
All roads lead to Rome” is a phrase that has been used for centuries to express the idea that there are many different paths to a single destination. In the modern era, this phrase takes on a new meaning as data visualization techniques allow us to examine the actual paths that people take to reach Rome. The “Roads to Rome” project is a stunning example of data visualization … [Read more...] about All roads lead to Rome: Data visualization reveals mobility patterns
The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World
Here is a list of some of the most dangerous roads around the world The road to Hell in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico Stalactites and stalagmites in the Queen’s Chamber, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, southeastern New Mexico. Discovered in 1986, cave explorers have now mapped 150 miles of passage inside Lechuguilla. It’s one of the longest and … [Read more...] about The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World
Massive Maya Civilization Found, Including Roads, Reservoirs, and Ballcourts
Ancient Maya infrastructure was something to behold. A Maya civilization with 964 connected settlements that was previously unknown has been uncovered in northern Guatemala. The scattered sites, which are believed to date from the Preclassic Maya period, which spanned from roughly 1000 BCE until 150 CE, cover an area of about 1,685 square kilometers (650 square miles) and … [Read more...] about Massive Maya Civilization Found, Including Roads, Reservoirs, and Ballcourts