Space Tech and Its Earthly Applications
Space exploration has always been a source of inspiration and a driving force for cutting-edge technology. NASA, as the world's leading space agency, constantly...
How Houston Sorts and Recycles Its Trash?
For Houston, as for most major cities globally, managing trash remains a persistent and pressing problem that's been begging for a solution. Yet, serious...
The Story of Houston’s First Power Plant
The electric era in Houston began in 1882. That year marked the start of serious efforts to establish a central power plant in the...
History of the Texas mining industry
Year after year, Texas ranks among the top three states for non-fuel mining costs. Almost 90% of the state's industrial reserves are derived from...
IKON Environmental Solutions, LP, a Houston-based corporation that cares for the environment
For more than a decade, the ecological situation has been one of the world's most pressing issues. Although humanity strives to take all necessary...
Houston’s Energy Transition: How Engineering is Changing the Face of the World’s Oil Capital
The modern world is evolving at an incredible pace. Everything is changing, from fashion trends to geopolitics. Houston is now experiencing profound shifts. This...
The operation of the Barker and Addicks reservoirs in Houston
The Addicks and Barker dams are part of the federal flood control project. They are intended to retain water during heavy rains in order...
Houston’s Flood Control System: Battling Nature in the Gulf Coast Region
Flooding has been and remains the number one natural disaster problem for the United States. This fact has been proven over decades of observation...
The Texas City disaster of 1947: the deadliest in US history
On April 16-17, 1947, an accident happened in Texas City, caused by a fire and explosion of the cargo ship SS Grandcamp. Between 400...
Eco-Friendly Water Treatment in Houston: A Sustainable Solution
Houston, a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant culture and thriving industries, faces the challenge of ensuring clean and safe water for its residents...