Saad Iqbal

Saad is a civil engineer by profession and love to explore innovative ideas relevant to construction, civil engineering, and home improvement. He loves writing about concrete, DIY guides, home improvement tips, technologies, and more.

China Sets New Speed Record in Maglev Research, Accelerates Vehicle to 650 km/h in Just 7 Seconds

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Hubei Province, China – July 2025 — China has once again pushed the boundaries of transportation technology with a groundbreaking achievement in magnetic levitation (maglev) research. In a recent high-speed test at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei Province, researchers successfully accelerated a 1.1-tonne maglev test vehicle to an astonishing 650 kilometers per hour (404 mph) … Read more

The Secret Beneath the Surface: How a 1535 Diving Bell Revolutionized Underwater Exploration

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In the year 1535, long before submarines or scuba gear, a remarkable feat of underwater exploration took place in Italy. Guglielmo de Lorena, a nobleman and engineer with a flair for invention, unveiled a mysterious device that allowed him to breathe underwater—an innovation centuries ahead of its time. De Lorena, alongside his collaborator Francesco de … Read more

Swedish Breakthrough in Solar Tech Speeds Up Green Hydrogen Production 8× Faster

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A new Swedish-developed solar material dramatically speeds up the process of splitting water into hydrogen, achieving an 8x faster rate compared to existing methods. This breakthrough, utilizing a triple-layer structure (silicon carbide/cobalt oxide/nickel hydroxide), could enable green hydrogen to become a viable fuel source for heavy transport like trucks and ships. The material’s unique design optimizes charge … Read more

Botched Prison Break in Brazil Ends with Rescue and Ruined Wall

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An ill-fated escape attempt from a Brazilian prison in 2012 turns into an embarrassing and ironic ordeal for one inmate. In 2012, a bizarre and almost comical scene unfolded in a Brazilian prison when an inmate’s escape attempt ended in total failure—and humiliation. The prisoner, whose identity was not officially released by the authorities, had … Read more

CopenHill (Amager Bakke): Copenhagen’s Iconic Rooftop Adventure Power Plant

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Perched atop Copenhagen’s cutting-edge waste-to-energy facility, CopenHill – also known as Amager Bakke – is a daring fusion of sustainability, architecture, and outdoor recreation. Opened in 2017, this 85 m tall power plant incinerates approximately 400,000 tons of waste annually, generating heat for around 150,000 homes and electricity for over 500,000 people. 🔋 Hedonistic Sustainability in Motion … Read more