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Light Energy (1:58)
Harnessing solar energy has a bright future in helping the environment.
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Engineering (11)
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Brick Manufacturing
Brick ManufacturingVideo Clip (3:09)
Video Clip (3:09)
Clay deposits along the Hudson River gave rise to the world's largest brick manufacturing region during the early 1900s.
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The Atlantic Wall
The Atlantic WallVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
Throughout World War II, German engineers and soldiers built fortifications along the western coast of Europe to defend against Allied invasion.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Lawrence SeawayVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the heartland of America.
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Green Algae
Green AlgaeVideo Clip (3:05)
Video Clip (3:05)
Algae may be the key to a greener environment.
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Modern Marvels: The Pentagon
Modern Marvels: The PentagonVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
The Pentagon, headquarters for the U.S. armed forces, is the world's largest office building. Who was the mastermind behind the Pentagon? What unique challenges did the project face? From "Modern Marvels."
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Air Power
Air PowerVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
Wind energy may soon become the most cost-effective source of electricity in the United States.
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Light Energy
Light EnergyVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
Harnessing solar energy has a bright future in helping the environment.
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Iceland's Energy
Iceland's EnergyVideo Clip (2:50)
Video Clip (2:50)
The small island country of Iceland is taking giant steps in using renewable energy.
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Saving the Wetlands
Saving the WetlandsVideo Clip (3:01)
Video Clip (3:01)
Rebuilding the vanishing U.S. wetlands can help protect against future catastrophic floods.
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Toronto Skydome
Toronto SkydomeVideo Clip (3:17)
Video Clip (3:17)
A quick look at the retractable dome that is the Toronto SkyDome.
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Windmills
WindmillsVideo Clip (3:14)
Video Clip (3:14)
Modern Marvels takes a brief look at Wind Farms.
