Every year in Australia, steam engines go head to head.
Not museum pieces behind a rope, but working steam locomotives built more than a century ago. They thunder down the tracks in clouds of smoke, wheels hammering the rails, and whistles screaming.
The run follows the 30 kilometer stretch between Newcastle and Maitland. Usually two to four trains take part, each packed with passengers who cheer their engine on as if it were a favorite race car.
It feels part history lesson, part sporting event. The next race is set for mid April. Two locomotives, both over a hundred years old, will line up once again to prove that speed and spirit do not retire.
P.S. Zero to sixty eventually. Just give it a minute.
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Not museum pieces behind a rope, but working steam locomotives built more than a century ago. They thunder down the tracks in clouds of smoke, wheels hammering the rails, and whistles screaming.
The run follows the 30 kilometer stretch between Newcastle and Maitland. Usually two to four trains take part, each packed with passengers who cheer their engine on as if it were a favorite race car.
It feels part history lesson, part sporting event. The next race is set for mid April. Two locomotives, both over a hundred years old, will line up once again to prove that speed and spirit do not retire.
P.S. Zero to sixty eventually. Just give it a minute.
🚂🏁🥇
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In 1888, Bertha Benz did something remarkable. At a time when women were rarely encouraged to participate in science or engineering, she set out to prove that the automobile actually worked.
Without telling her husband, Karl Benz, she took his experimental car, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, and drove about 106 km from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back.
The journey required some improvisation. She cleared a clogged fuel line with a hatpin, insulated a wire with her garter, and stopped at a pharmacy to buy ligroin, effectively creating the first fuel stop.
Fittingly, her story is often recalled around International Women's Day as a reminder that women have shaped technological history in bold and unexpected ways.
P.S. Early user testing was… comprehensive.
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Without telling her husband, Karl Benz, she took his experimental car, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, and drove about 106 km from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back.
The journey required some improvisation. She cleared a clogged fuel line with a hatpin, insulated a wire with her garter, and stopped at a pharmacy to buy ligroin, effectively creating the first fuel stop.
Fittingly, her story is often recalled around International Women's Day as a reminder that women have shaped technological history in bold and unexpected ways.
P.S. Early user testing was… comprehensive.
🚗👩🏻🔧🧭
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The surface of the ocean is always in motion. Wave generators are designed to capture that movement and convert it into electricity.
One early attempt appeared off the coast of Aguçadoura in Portugal in 2008 with machines from Pelamis Wave Power. The 120-meter structures looked like metal sea snakes floating on the surface. As waves bent their sections, hydraulic systems inside powered electric generators.
A newer design comes from CorPower Ocean. Their device resembles a large buoy that moves up and down while anchored to the seabed. The motion generates electricity that travels to shore through an underwater cable. In tests in 2023 it produced about 600 kW and survived storm waves over 18 meters high.
Wave power is promising, but the ocean is a harsh environment. Saltwater and storms make the technology difficult and expensive.
P.S. Renewable energy, slightly salty edition.
🌊~~🏄🏻~~🔋
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One early attempt appeared off the coast of Aguçadoura in Portugal in 2008 with machines from Pelamis Wave Power. The 120-meter structures looked like metal sea snakes floating on the surface. As waves bent their sections, hydraulic systems inside powered electric generators.
A newer design comes from CorPower Ocean. Their device resembles a large buoy that moves up and down while anchored to the seabed. The motion generates electricity that travels to shore through an underwater cable. In tests in 2023 it produced about 600 kW and survived storm waves over 18 meters high.
Wave power is promising, but the ocean is a harsh environment. Saltwater and storms make the technology difficult and expensive.
P.S. Renewable energy, slightly salty edition.
🌊~~🏄🏻~~🔋
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Temperatures around -20°C nearly brought wind power generation in Finland to a halt. Ice formed on turbine blades, forcing operators to cut output.
But wind turbines north of the Arctic Circle operate in far harsher conditions. In the Arctic settlement of Tiksi, a wind-diesel power complex has been running since 2019, combining three wind turbines with diesel generators, energy storage, and automated controls.
Winter temperatures here often fall below -40°C, yet the turbines keep operating. Heated hydraulic systems and anti-icing coatings on the towers and blades help prevent snow and ice buildup.
According to Yakutskenergo, the complex has produced over 8.2 million kWh of electricity since its launch.
P.S. Even wind turbines need winter layers.
🌬️🧤🧊
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But wind turbines north of the Arctic Circle operate in far harsher conditions. In the Arctic settlement of Tiksi, a wind-diesel power complex has been running since 2019, combining three wind turbines with diesel generators, energy storage, and automated controls.
Winter temperatures here often fall below -40°C, yet the turbines keep operating. Heated hydraulic systems and anti-icing coatings on the towers and blades help prevent snow and ice buildup.
According to Yakutskenergo, the complex has produced over 8.2 million kWh of electricity since its launch.
P.S. Even wind turbines need winter layers.
🌬️🧤🧊
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March 16 marks the birthday of Alexander Popov, one of the scientists who helped shape the early development of radio communication.
Popov was born in 1859 in the Ural region of the Russian Empire. He studied at St. Petersburg University and later taught physics, where he carried out experiments with electricity and electromagnetic waves.
Building on the discoveries of Heinrich Hertz, Popov explored how these waves could transmit signals. In 1895 he demonstrated a device capable of detecting radio waves, one of the first radio receivers. Soon after, he transmitted a wireless Morse code message that read “Heinrich Hertz.”
Today radio technology is used worldwide, supporting communication in many fields, including transport and railway systems.
P.S. …… .- .--. .--. -.-- / -... .. .-. - .... -.. .- -.--
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Popov was born in 1859 in the Ural region of the Russian Empire. He studied at St. Petersburg University and later taught physics, where he carried out experiments with electricity and electromagnetic waves.
Building on the discoveries of Heinrich Hertz, Popov explored how these waves could transmit signals. In 1895 he demonstrated a device capable of detecting radio waves, one of the first radio receivers. Soon after, he transmitted a wireless Morse code message that read “Heinrich Hertz.”
Today radio technology is used worldwide, supporting communication in many fields, including transport and railway systems.
P.S. …… .- .--. .--. -.-- / -... .. .-. - .... -.. .- -.--
👨🏻🔧📻🔉
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SunRise Tower, a 12 story residential building in Alberta, Canada, was once headed for demolition. Instead, it became the center of an unusual renovation that earned a place in the Guinness World Records. The building now showcases the world’s largest mural made with integrated solar panels.
The 3,205-square-meter mural was created by Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal. His design stretches across the entire façade, mixing cultural patterns with modern energy technology. The image was digitally printed, and the colors were chosen carefully so sunlight can still reach the hidden solar panels.
The panels are embedded directly into the building using BIPV technology. The ventilated façade helps with insulation and moisture control. Altogether, the system produces roughly 267 kilowatts, significantly lowering the building’s energy costs.
P.S. Art that literally pays the bills.
☀️🏢🎨
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The 3,205-square-meter mural was created by Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal. His design stretches across the entire façade, mixing cultural patterns with modern energy technology. The image was digitally printed, and the colors were chosen carefully so sunlight can still reach the hidden solar panels.
The panels are embedded directly into the building using BIPV technology. The ventilated façade helps with insulation and moisture control. Altogether, the system produces roughly 267 kilowatts, significantly lowering the building’s energy costs.
P.S. Art that literally pays the bills.
☀️🏢🎨
#PS_NPS #NationalProjectConstruction #PS_NPS_Explained #PS_NPS_Art
SunRise Tower, a 12 story residential building in Alberta, Canada, was once headed for demolition. Instead, it became the center of an unusual renovation that earned a place in the Guinness World Records. The building now showcases the world’s largest mural made with integrated solar panels.
The 3,205-square-meter mural was created by Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal. His design stretches across the entire façade, mixing cultural patterns with modern energy technology. The image was digitally printed, and the colors were chosen carefully so sunlight can still reach the hidden solar panels.
The panels are embedded directly into the building using BIPV technology. The ventilated façade helps with insulation and moisture control. Altogether, the system produces roughly 267 kilowatts, significantly lowering the building’s energy costs.
P.S. Art that literally pays the bills.
☀️🏢🎨
#PS_NPS #NationalProjectConstruction #PS_NPS_Explained #PS_NPS_Art
The 3,205-square-meter mural was created by Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal. His design stretches across the entire façade, mixing cultural patterns with modern energy technology. The image was digitally printed, and the colors were chosen carefully so sunlight can still reach the hidden solar panels.
The panels are embedded directly into the building using BIPV technology. The ventilated façade helps with insulation and moisture control. Altogether, the system produces roughly 267 kilowatts, significantly lowering the building’s energy costs.
P.S. Art that literally pays the bills.
☀️🏢🎨
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In 2024, a strange theft took place in Skopin, Ryazan Region. Locals reportedly sawed apart a 60-ton railway bridge. The operation took a couple of days, and the bridge parts were sold as scrap metal.
Strangely enough, this isn’t the only bridge to “disappear” in recent memory. Around the world, thieves seem undeterred by size, weight, or practical use.
Ohio, USA. In the park of the small town of Akron, a pedestrian bridge in a park disappeared. Mostly made of polymers with a steel frame, it still required a truck and crane to move. Why anyone would steal a bridge that wasn’t even worth much remains a mystery.
Bihar, India. An 18‑meter cast‑iron bridge weighing 500 tons vanished. Thieves posed as local Irrigation Department officials, claiming the old bridge was unsafe and needed removal. Local residents didn’t suspect a thing.
Ankara, Turkey. An enterprising scrap dealer walked away with a 500-meter bridge. The thief claimed the bridge had been out of use since the late ’70s, damaged by flooding, so technically… he was “recycling” an idle structure.
P.S. If you have nothing planned for Friday night…
🥷🏗⚙️🔩🪚🔧 🤝🏻💰
💵🏆💴💸🦹🏻👮🏻♀️ 🕵🏽
🚓🚒🚨🚔
⛓🔗🥷⛓🦹🏻 🔗⛓
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Strangely enough, this isn’t the only bridge to “disappear” in recent memory. Around the world, thieves seem undeterred by size, weight, or practical use.
Ohio, USA. In the park of the small town of Akron, a pedestrian bridge in a park disappeared. Mostly made of polymers with a steel frame, it still required a truck and crane to move. Why anyone would steal a bridge that wasn’t even worth much remains a mystery.
Bihar, India. An 18‑meter cast‑iron bridge weighing 500 tons vanished. Thieves posed as local Irrigation Department officials, claiming the old bridge was unsafe and needed removal. Local residents didn’t suspect a thing.
Ankara, Turkey. An enterprising scrap dealer walked away with a 500-meter bridge. The thief claimed the bridge had been out of use since the late ’70s, damaged by flooding, so technically… he was “recycling” an idle structure.
P.S. If you have nothing planned for Friday night…
🥷🏗⚙️🔩🪚🔧 🤝🏻💰
💵🏆💴💸🦹🏻👮🏻♀️ 🕵🏽
🚓🚒🚨🚔
⛓🔗🥷⛓🦹🏻 🔗⛓
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Often called the “Pride of Africa,” the luxury train operated by Rovos Rail has offered old-world journeys across southern Africa since 1989. Many of its carriages were originally built in Europe in the early 20th century and restored with polished wood, rich fabrics, and soft vintage lighting.
The suites are among the largest on any luxury train, providing a spacious yet intimate experience for about 72 passengers. On board are elegant dining cars, lounges, a library, and at the rear, an open observation platform to enjoy Africa’s vast landscapes.
Life on board follows a relaxed pace. There are no TVs, internet is limited, and a dress code applies. Evenings are formal, with jackets for men and elegant attire for women.
P.S. Are you an Agatha Christie fan?
🦁
🧥🧳
👢
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The suites are among the largest on any luxury train, providing a spacious yet intimate experience for about 72 passengers. On board are elegant dining cars, lounges, a library, and at the rear, an open observation platform to enjoy Africa’s vast landscapes.
Life on board follows a relaxed pace. There are no TVs, internet is limited, and a dress code applies. Evenings are formal, with jackets for men and elegant attire for women.
P.S. Are you an Agatha Christie fan?
🦁
🧥🧳
👢
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Melbourne is home to the world’s largest tram network, with over 250 km of track. First launched in the 1880s, it now operates around 24 routes and roughly 1,700 stops, with about 500 trams carrying more than 150 million passengers each year.
Modern trams run alongside vintage mid-20th-century models, adding character to the city’s streets. There’s even a restaurant tram where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the views.
The network is largely radial, with a small loop around the central business district, and lines running along major streets to provide efficient north–south and east–west connections
P.S. Yes, even your lunch can arrive on rails.
🚋🇦🇺🦘
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Modern trams run alongside vintage mid-20th-century models, adding character to the city’s streets. There’s even a restaurant tram where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the views.
The network is largely radial, with a small loop around the central business district, and lines running along major streets to provide efficient north–south and east–west connections
P.S. Yes, even your lunch can arrive on rails.
🚋🇦🇺🦘
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The Jungfrau Railway runs from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 meters. In about 35 minutes, the train climbs more than 1,400 meters into the Swiss Alps.
Construction began in 1896 and lasted until 1912. Engineers cut long tunnels through solid rock, and today about two thirds of the line runs inside the mountain. Because the slopes are extremely steep, a cogwheel system is used instead of a standard railway.
The project was led by Adolf Guyer-Zeller, who wanted to make the Alps accessible. He did not live to see it completed, but the railway turned a hard-to-reach area into a major destination.
P.S. If a mountain is in the way, go through it.
🚇🏔️🧗♂️
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Construction began in 1896 and lasted until 1912. Engineers cut long tunnels through solid rock, and today about two thirds of the line runs inside the mountain. Because the slopes are extremely steep, a cogwheel system is used instead of a standard railway.
The project was led by Adolf Guyer-Zeller, who wanted to make the Alps accessible. He did not live to see it completed, but the railway turned a hard-to-reach area into a major destination.
P.S. If a mountain is in the way, go through it.
🚇🏔️🧗♂️
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In Bolivia, reaching remote towns in the Andean highlands can mean taking a bus… on rails.
These vehicles are known as “ferrobuses.” In places where there are no proper roads and the terrain makes construction difficult, they remain one of the few ways to get around. They’re simple, inexpensive and covenient.
Much of the railway network in rural Bolivia dates back to the 19th century and has changed very little since. The tracks are often in poor condition, and derailments aren’t unheard of, but people continue to rely on them.
For travelers, the journey offers close-up views of dramatic mountain landscapes. For locals, it is simply part of everyday life.
P.S. Public transport, but make it experimental.
🌞🛤🚌
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These vehicles are known as “ferrobuses.” In places where there are no proper roads and the terrain makes construction difficult, they remain one of the few ways to get around. They’re simple, inexpensive and covenient.
Much of the railway network in rural Bolivia dates back to the 19th century and has changed very little since. The tracks are often in poor condition, and derailments aren’t unheard of, but people continue to rely on them.
For travelers, the journey offers close-up views of dramatic mountain landscapes. For locals, it is simply part of everyday life.
P.S. Public transport, but make it experimental.
🌞🛤🚌
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