Deeper than any other, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps paves the way for a high-speed rail link between Zurich and Milan. It was only made possible by innovations in six landmark tunnels.
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Deeper than any other, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps paves the way for a high-speed rail link between Zurich and Milan. It was only made possible by innovations in six landmark tunnels.
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At 171m long, it is the US Navy's largest and can sail for 20 years without refuelling. Uncover the innovations in six landmark submarines that made it possible for the USS Pennsylvania to be built.
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Uncover the six technological leaps in landmark oil platforms that have allowed the world's largest, the Perdido Spar, to be built in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Uncover the technological leaps in six landmark domes, including Rome's Pantheon and Florence's Cathedral, that have allowed the world's largest spanning dome to be built in Japan's Oita Stadium.
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Independence of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in 2009. Great Western, Great Britain, Conti Di Savoia, Normandie, Queen Mary, technology leaps help contribute to the construction of the Independence of the Seas.
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The International Space Station orbits 350kms above our heads, hurtling around Earth 15 times a day. Its crew performs vital experiments that will one day allow humans to live permanently in space.
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The Three Gorges Dam in China, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, is over 2km long, 60-storeys high and will generate enough electricity for 60 million people.
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Explore how innovative breakthroughs on six landmark telescopes contributed towards the development of the world's largest telescope, allowing astronomers to see further into space than ever before.
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