http://www.caltechnews.com Tue, 22 May 2012 21:07:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/ancient_egypt_s_pyramids_construction_secrets_unlocked Scientists from around the world have tried to understand how the Egyptians erected their giant pyramids. Now, an architect and researcher say they have the answer CalTechNews Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:02:48 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/missing_500-years_of_loggias,_porticos_described Using texts and images, a University of Arkansas researcher has for the first time reconstructed the time when the use of porticos -- roof-covered structures supported by columns -- gave way to loggias, or recessed porticos. CalTechNews Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:03:20 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/ancient_egypt_brought_to_life_with_virtual_model For the past two years, a team has been building a three-dimensional virtual-reality model of the ancient Egyptian religious site known as Karnak, one of the largest temple complexes ever constructed. CalTechNews Fri, 01 May 2009 10:51:55 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/new_window_opens_on_solar_energy Imagine windows that not only provide a clear view and illuminate rooms, but also use sunlight to efficiently help power the building they are part of. MIT engineers report a new approach to harnessing the sun's energy that could allow just that. CalTechNews Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:12:00 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/disaster_earthquake_scenario_unveiled_for_southern_california Scientists have unveiled a hypothetical Scenario describing how a magnitude 7.8 Southern California earthquake -similar to the recent earthquake in China- would impact the region, causing loss of lives and massive damage to infrastructure CalTechNews Sat, 24 May 2008 20:51:35 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/archaeologist_uses_satellite_imagery_to_explore_ancient_mexico Satellite imagery obtained from NASA will help archeologist Bill Middleton peer into the ancient Mexican past. CalTechNews Wed, 14 May 2008 21:52:34 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/how_were_the_egyptian_pyramids_built_ The Aztecs, Mayans and ancient Egyptians were three very different civilizations with one very large similarity: pyramids. However, of these three ancient cultures, the Egyptians set the standard. CalTechNews Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:38:54 +0100 http://www.caltechnews.com/article/bridges_will_rock_--_safely_--_with_new_quake_design Bridges that "dance" during earthquakes could be the safest and least expensive to build, retrofit and repair, according to earthquake engineers at the University at Buffalo and MCEER. CalTechNews Fri, 11 May 2007 23:33:58 +0100