Bridges represent some of the greatest achievements of human engineering and architecture. Here are 12 of the most extraordinary:
1. Millau Viaduct, France (2004) - the world's tallest bridge.
In this experiment Dr Rob Thompson of @UniRdg_Met shows just how long it takes water to soak into parched ground, illustrating why heavy rainfall after a #drought can be dangerous and might lead to flashfloods.
@R0b1et@UniRdg_water
Two years ago today: Beth (who I’ve not met since) working to keep me alive, giving me years more life. This is from my ‘Patient Diary’ from when I was in a coma.
Several years into GDPR, it remains fucking bonkers in practice. Every site on the internet gets an awful pop-up that no one reads and clicks anything to make it go away as quickly as possible. It’s an idea that 100% backfired and is pointless and makes every website worse.
He came to see me in Cambridge yesterday, where I accepted his medal on my father’s behalf. I think he’d feel beyond honoured if he knew. Thank you Nils for being a great ally and friend. https://t.co/b6LsChwEo3
A stunning graph worth sharing. It shows how #soil is the largest repository of organic matter on land; storing more carbon than all vegetation AND atmosphere combined. It's one of many reasons why we must protect & enhance our soils. #soilhealth
Source: https://t.co/ptPhA2n00O
Deeply unhelpful for the hundreds of couples getting married in the next fortnight and also for suppliers who need to know whether to order food, flowers, staff etc. The issue is compounded by the fact that there's no wedding insurance available to cover cancellations.
It’s all very well for @RishiSunak to keep on saying about VAT reduction but it’s only on accommodation, food and soft drinks. Not on alcohol and if you have no turnover you have no reduced VAT. Never tells the whole story.
Our Christmas opening hours this year 🔔🎄🎁
Our incredible volunteers are on call 24/7 and that doesn't change over Christmas. Your support powers them to each and every rescue: https://t.co/abB6zebpsw
This is not the winter the wedding industry wanted and it's certainly not the one we needed. Whilst it's heartening to see @RishiSunak announce some support for the hospitality sector, 400,000 wedding workers have yet again been left out in the cold 🧵#whataboutweddings
Isn’t it great to be from a country where a child born in Canada to Romanian and Chinese parents can come to Britain aged two and become a 🇬🇧 national heroine within 16 years? Let’s try and keep the country that way shall we @pritipatel ?