Interesting Contents Archive

The oldest city in Egypt was called Crocodilopolis.

One of the most impressive examples of eclectic architecture, Hagia Sophia is special in multiple ways. Here’s how. https://t.co/IROPLbEJG1

These batteries are made from nuclear waste and could last thousands of years. https://t.co/1SNvnb9BCy

Tonight at 9pm on BBC Two there's a brand new episode of QI XL all about TRUNDLING, starring Sandi, Alan, Tom Allen, Cariad Lloyd and Jamie MacDonald! #QIXL https://t.co/s7pzHX4AmZ

New control algorithms allow this robot to shape elasto-plastics #engineering https://t.co/V23aVh3WYm

61% said True but it's actually False! It would only take you 225 million years. What a relief. https://t.co/k7YCVn5aNz

It'll even pump excess power into the grid. https://t.co/MVRVMnTLa8

83.3% said True and it is! https://t.co/mHU5U9vUTQ

The key to creating and maintaining the Roman Empire was its roads, which would be a marvel of engineering even today. https://t.co/tybdHzoMzL

And finally... True or False Many Swedish-built cars are specifically reinforced so that the occupants will survive if you hit a moose. 🚗

Earlier this month, we reported how a program trained with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) was set to help a defendant contest his case in a U.S. court next month. Find out more at https://t.co/3HUpnZmvAp 🚀 #engineering #interestingengineering https://t.co/Jfe8BPWKcH

61% said True but it's False! However he did walk Paul McCartney’s sheepdog Martha, who was the inspiration for the wonderful ‘Martha My Dear’. https://t.co/J64Snc8005

However, some journals allow researchers to use AI to improve the readability and language of the research. https://t.co/M5FdkAuqbG

Right, we're going to trundle over to the biscuit tin in preparation for brand new QI XL at 9pm on BBC Two. See you there! #QIXL https://t.co/ptDdjmPQCb

Weighing in at 33 pounds (15 kg) this 3D printed Maradona bust is a fitting tribute to the legend of football. #engineering https://t.co/0V2xlSHWBJ