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Category: Engineering
Why Divesting From Research for Genocidal Regimes Will Save Lives
05/01/24
“Why will divesting from research for genocidal regimes save lives?”
Genocidal regimes such as Russia, Israel, or Iran use scientific research to kill people. Divesting research work from these entities can help put a stop to this. This is Why Divesting From Research for Genocidal Regimes Will Save Lives.
Bogota Care Blocks
04/30/24
“How can we create physical centers for women’s empowerment?”
A disproportionate amount of the world’s care burdens fall on women. Whether it be cleaning laundry, cooking for families, or taking care of loved ones, women are at the forefront of it. This can take away time from women achieving professional success, educational obtainment, and personal enjoyment. To solve this, the city of Bogota has create care blocks that bring services such as laundry facilities, educational support to women, and recreational classes to women to help them achieve balance in their lives. These Bogota Care Blocks are an excellent example of how women can achieve balance in their lives through better urban planning.
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Why Streets That Are Too Narrow Are Bad for Public Health
04/27/24
“Why are streets that are too narrow are bad for public health?”
When streets are too narrow, garbage and clutter will pile up more easily. This leads to a less sanitary environment which in turn harms public health. This is Why Streets That Are Too Narrow Are Bad for Public Health.
Why Speculative Fiction Can Help Engineers Enhance Their Creativity
04/26/24
“Why can speculative fiction help engineers enhance their creativity?”
Speculative fiction helps people imagine the future. Engineers imagine what the future is like and help create it. Therefore, it is important for engineers to read speculative fiction to better visualize what can happen. This is Why Speculative Fiction Can Help Engineers Enhance Their Creativity.
Why Power Outages Can Halt Electric Trains
04/24/24
“Why can power outages halt electric trains?”
More and more train systems are becoming electrified every day. However, during regional power outages, these systems can become unavailable, even halting trains in their tracks. This is Why Power Outages Can Halt Electric Trains.
Why Increasing the Number of Parks in a City Improves Stormwater Runoff Control
04/21/24
“Why does increasing the number of parks in a city improve stormwater runoff control?”
Stormwater runoff occurs when too much water accumulates on impervious surfaces on city streets. By adding more greenspace, more absorptive surfaces are added that can handle the rainwater. Adding more parks is a sound policy-design decision to actualize this into reality. This is Why Increasing the Number of Parks in a City Improves Stormwater Runoff Control.
Why Portable Batteries are a Necessity for Multi-Day Camping
04/20/24
“Why are portable batteries a necessity for multi-day camping?”
Multi-day camping can be quite an adventure. You climb mountains, cross streams, and much more. However, for safety, you will need to have access to your phone and other electronic devices. If these run out of power, you can be in deep trouble. This can be avoided with a portable battery. This is Why Portable Batteries are a Necessity for Multi-Day Camping.
Why Expanding Train Systems in a City Is Also an Opportunity to Densify
04/19/24
“Why can expanding train systems in a city also be an opportunity to densify?”
Many cities are expanding their train systems. Many of these same cities also have incentives to build dense infill development near transit. Increasing the number of train mileage in a city gives more opportunity to add more dense housing in the city. This is Why Expanding Train Systems in a City Is Also an Opportunity to Densify.
Why Studying a City’s History Can Help Urban Planners Design For It
04/17/24
“Why does studying a city’s history help urban planners design for it?”
City’s have evolved in specific ways throughout time. This is usually because of the forces of history that shape it to this day. Studying this will help planners design for it. This is Why Studying a City’s History Can Help Urban Planners Design For It.
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