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Saving the Wetlands (3:01)

Restoring the U.S. wetlands can help protect us from future catastrophic floods.

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Engineering (11)

  • Brick Manufacturing
    Brick Manufacturing

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    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 Wall

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    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 Seaway

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    The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the heartland of America.

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  • Green Algae
    Green Algae

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    Algae may be the key to a greener environment.

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  • Modern Marvels: The Pentagon
    Modern Marvels: The Pentagon

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    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 Power

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    Wind energy may soon become the most cost-effective source of electricity in the United States. See how engineers harness the power.

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  • Light Energy: A Bright Future
    Light Energy: A Bright Future

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    Solar energy has a bright future. See how engineers harness this clean source of power that helps renew our planet.

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  • Iceland Embraces Renewable Energy
    Iceland Embraces Renewable Energy

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    The small island country of Iceland is taking giant steps in using renewable energy.

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  • Saving the Wetlands
    Saving the Wetlands

    Video Clip (3:01)

    Restoring the U.S. wetlands can help protect us from future catastrophic floods.

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  • The Toronto Skydome
    The Toronto Skydome

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    See how Toronto doesn't let the weather spoil a good game with the retractable roof known as the SkyDome.

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  • Wind Farms
    Wind Farms

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    Wind power is there for the taking. See how engineers harvest this abundant source of energy for the good of our planet.

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