The MOSE Project, designed to protect Venice from floods, consists of a series of gates raised and lowered by caissons, isolating the lagoon from the sea and stopping the tidal flow.
Many illegal settlements in India have grown into bustling districts more populous than many American cities, yet lacking amenities and legal protections, and residents face the perpetual threat of eviction.
Many illegal settlements in India have grown into bustling districts more populous than many American cities, yet lacking amenities and legal protections, and residents face the perpetual threat of eviction.
Many illegal settlements in India have grown into bustling districts more populous than many American cities, yet lacking amenities and legal protections, and residents face the perpetual threat of eviction.
Many illegal settlements in India have grown into bustling districts more populous than many American cities, yet lacking amenities and legal protections, and residents face the perpetual threat of eviction.
Are sea otters the new global warming warriors? By preying on urchins - which themselves devour kelp forests - sea otters help the plants to flourish. A kelp forest protected by otters absorbs 12 times as much CO2.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.
Are sea otters the new global warming warriors? By preying on urchins - which themselves devour kelp forests - sea otters help the plants to flourish. A kelp forest protected by otters absorbs 12 times as much CO2.
Are sea otters the new global warming warriors? By preying on urchins - which themselves devour kelp forests - sea otters help the plants to flourish. A kelp forest protected by otters absorbs 12 times as much CO2.
In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.
The Philadelphia Police Department is adding Twitter to its crime-fighting arsenal. Supporters say the real-time information-sharing could help cops on the beat build a stronger rapport with residents and better protect them.
The Philadelphia Police Department is adding Twitter to its crime-fighting arsenal. Supporters say the real-time information-sharing could help cops on the beat build a stronger rapport with residents and better protect them.
Increased pilgrimage to a holy site among the Himalayan glaciers is polluting the headwaters of the Indus. Scientists are now grappling with how to protect the river while showing reverence to the religion.
Increased pilgrimage to a holy site among the Himalayan glaciers is polluting the headwaters of the Indus. Scientists are now grappling with how to protect the river while showing reverence to the religion.
A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans.
The giant snakehead is a gregarious fish, with the young often following their mother closely. Protective mothers will attack men who have disturbed the snakehead's school.
Business is booming at the Sonora Market in Mexico City, where people concerned with the economy and the country's drug violence seek charms for protection and good luck.
Business is booming at the Sonora Market in Mexico City, where people concerned with the economy and the country's drug violence seek charms for protection and good luck.
A chameleon that aspires to be a swashbuckling hero finds himself in a Western town plagued by bandits and is forced to literally play the role in order to protect it.