Newest Wonders of the World

I never cease to be amazed at how technology allows us to continue to push the barriers of what is possible. It seems that when rapidly evolving technologies are mixed with creative and ambitious people, groundbreaking projects always ensue. As a civil engineer, I continue to marvel at what humans have accomplished and are currently [...]

Wave-Piercing Speedboat

When I saw the video of this speedboat in action, I thought that it was some sort of ultra-modern military ship that could evade radar and the enemy. This mean machine from New Zealand has a unique wave-piercing hull that slices effortlessly through water.

And—as if that is not enough—this speedboat circumnavigated the globe in 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes. Maybe some of us will start to realize that renewable fueled vehicles can have both power and performance.