This Visionary VR Surgical Simulation Could Reduce Doctors’ Radiation Risk by Kimberly Holland Training doctors for surgery is poised to enter the 21st century, as virtual-reality surgical simulation not only mitigates radiation risks for doctors but also improves patient outcomes.
Manufacturing How One Start-Up Is Making Hyperloop Technology a Cost-Effective Reality by Peter Dorfman
Construction 99% Invisible Podcast: Why Sand Scarcity Threatens the Building Industry by Kylee Swenson
Architecture Could Machine Learning Improve Work-Life Balance in the Future of Architecture? by Mark Davis The phrase “work-life balance” can elicit eye rolls from architects. But machine learning–assisted design will relieve drudgery and allow greater artistry in the future of architecture.
Sustainability 3 Ways Low-Carbon Products Can Help Any Homeowner Realize a Greener Future by Kimberly Holland Mitigating carbon is a big job—one that belongs to everyone. Discover a few low-carbon products that any homeowner could adopt to help reverse climate change.
Ideas & Vision Will a Smarter Social Safety Net Help People Survive the Age of Automation? by Andrew Anagnost How can workers reinvent themselves to stay relevant—and employable—in the new age of automation? Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost believes “universal basic support” is a good place to start.
Infrastructure 3 Ways Heroic Civil Engineers Can Save the World Through Resilience Planning by Jeff Link Disasters are unpredictable, but civil engineers are the unsung heroes protecting the built world through resilience planning. Here are three trends influencing this global movement.
Construction It Takes a Village to Create Gender Equality in the Construction Industry by Matt Alderton It’s easy to say you want gender equality in the construction industry; it’s another thing to achieve it. Here’s how focusing on policy, while increasing opportunity, can balance the scales.
