NASA lab expects asteroid sample contains life's building blocks

Awaiting you are eager scientists and a gleaming facility.

After it reaches Earth in late September, a sample from the asteroid Bennu will be analyzed at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. This sample may hold the key to understanding the formation of the solar system and our o...

Paris's Haute Couture Week starts, and there are worries of riots.

Due to the riots, French label Celine canceled its menswear show on Sunday, which was not on the official plan. Designer Hedi Slimane said it was "inconsiderate" to hold a fashion show when Paris was "bereaved and bruised."

Hundreds of people have been arrested all o...

How A Ten-Story Wood Building Withstood Over a Hundred Earthquakes

The structure is the tallest ever put through earthquake simulation on the biggest, most effective "shake table," which uses hydraulic actuators to move the steel platform through six degrees of motion to simulate seismic power.

Northeast San Diego was shaken by an earthquake ...

UAE firms are at the forefront of modern building technology

The 2020s are shaping up to be a pivotal decade for change, driven by technological and digital breakthroughs for both individuals and corporations. Adapting to these developments necessitates foresighted executives who are willing to embrace transformation and, perhaps most crucially, disruption...

Study Finds 55 Harmful Chemicals Used in Building Materials

Chemicals used in construction and building materials can cause severe damage to our environment and lead to sick building syndrome. Chemicals are used in flooring, ceiling panels, drywall, and etc. They also serve the purpose of preservatives, plasticizers, adhesives, and flame retardants.

NBCC (INDIA) BAGS UTTARAKHAND PMC SERVICES WORK ORDER

HIGHLIGHTS

• NBCC (India) has bagged Uttarakhand PMC services work order.
• NBCC (India) is going to construct new building for National Institute of Technology.

The shares of National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) (India...

NBCC (INDIA) IS THE NEW PMC CONSULTANT FOR FCIL OFFICE BUILDING

HIGHLIGHTS

• NBCC (India) has announced that it is the new PMC consultant for the new FCIL office building.
• The building is supposed to be constructed in Noida.
• The share price of NBCC (INDIA) increased slightly after the official announcemen...

TOP FIVE BENEFITS OF CASEIN PROTEIN

It is universally true that our body needs protein in order to put on some muscle mass and also shed some extra pounds off the body. While people today prefer whey among many sources of protein, there is a group of old school people who firmly believe in casein. Irrespective of both the proteins ...

CHINA EXPANDS ITS AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLEET IN A QUEST FOR NAVAL SUPREMACY

• China may launch a larger, more state-of-the-art  third aircraft carrier towards the close of the year, a development further increasing matters of great concern  among Pentagon observers about China’s belligerent  naval modernization activities and the sheer momentum...

FUKUOKA DISTRICT COURT RULES ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT TO BE HANDLED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Highlights –

• Fukuoka District Court rules asbestos management to be handled by local government.
• Kitakyushu Municipal Government and a building maintenance firm to pay damages.
• A worker in the region had died of lung disease he devel...

SAMSUNG TEAMS UP WITH D’STRICT TO PRODUCE TELLING DIGITAL SIGNAGE OPTIONS

• Samsung Electronics on Monday announced its partnership with d’strict, a local content producer for digital media, to strengthen its attractive signage business by providing digital content customized to customers.
• The content company created cascading sea waves on the 1,...

SINGAPORE ARCHIVES CONSTRUCTION COST UNDER SCANNER, S$1.72 MILLION EXTRA SPENDING REVEALED

HIGHLIGHTS

• National Archives of Singapore (NAS) building renovation has surpassed its endorsed budget plan by S$1.72 million, the Auditor-General's Office (AGO) said in its report. The output reveals hailing to insufficient project handling by executives reg...

RAIGAD BUILDING COLLAPSE: DEATH TOLL JUMPS TO 16, TOTAL 78 RESCUED

A 33-hour-long rescue operation conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) finally came to an end on Wednesday. As of now, nearly 16 people have lost their lives in this unfortunate incident that took place on Monday evening in Mahad, Raigad district where a multi-storeyed residenti...

RAIGAD BUILDING COLLAPSE: MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF VICTIMS SAYS PM MODI

Highlights

• According to the residents, the building Tariq Garden had 40 plus apartments and was constructed 10 years back

• The teams of NDRF, local authorities including police and fire brigades are present at the site of tragedy

• The President of ...

K-POP GROUP BTS FINDS ITS VERSES ON SIGNBOARD IN SEOUL LOCALE

• Words from the number "Run" by K-pop group BTS have been pasted on an iconic signboard in downtown Seoul.
• The new billboard on the exterior of the Kyobo Building in the Gwanghwamun square, central Seoul, reads, "Run, run, run again.

It's OK ...

REBOUND OF BRITISH ECONOMY SLOWER THAN EXPECTED

HIGHLIGHTS

• The UK's economy has rebounded more slowly than expected in MAY 2020.
• Lockdown of British economy is being eased gradually.
• British economy modestly grew by just 1.8% from APR 2020.

The British economy is gr...

CHELSEA’S ‘ROMANTIC BUILDING’ FOR SALE FOR £ 2.95 MILLION

• Lockdown in a one bedroom apartment and a plush house has its differences.
• One is dreary while the other is dreamy and lush.

Some People may be finding the going tough and uphill staying in a cramped up one or two bedroom apartment. This is one side of the sto...

MYTHS ATTACHED TO MUSCLE BUILDING

Highlights:

-There are certain myths attached to muscle building.

-Do not pay attention to bro science and follow the facts instead.

Muscle building is important in order to stay fit. A fact we all are aware of. However, different pe...

RENTS LOWERED BY BUILDING AND SHOP OWNERS IN SOUTH KOREA – COVID-19

Highlights –

• Weak economy turning Korean citizens help each other to support the ecosystem
• Building and shop owners decrease rent for a few months, waives various fees
• 70.3 percent of them are having business difficulties due to COVI...

NH INVESTMENT, KB ASSET MANAGEMENT ACQUIRES BUILDING IN TEXAS

Highlights –

• South Korean securities firm acquire a building in Texas.
• Acquisition deal includes only the office and retail spaces
• $370 million invested in the building

South Korean securities firm NH Investment &...