Recent research results show that an atmospheric hole over the tropical West Pacific is reinforcing ozone depletion in the polar regions and could have a significant influence on the climate of the ...

A growing number of scientists and space-technology enthusiasts are looking into ways to construct a huge elevator, either on Earth or the moon, that could transport cargo to and from space. In a ...

Elevator maker Otis (OTIS) can trace its history back to 1853. So, suffice it to say, the company has seen a few economic cycles. But the current tariff turbulence hasn't been easy for Otis, even ...

At a time of uncertainty among investors and business leaders about China’s growth prospects, Finnish elevator giant Kone’s country chief has his own time-tested approach to sizing up the future of ...

Robotic cars powered by magnetic linear motors will carry people and cargo to a newly-built space station, at a fraction of the cost of rockets. It will take seven days to get there. Using a space ...

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