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People that live in northeastern India use tangled foliage to speed their way through the jungle. But it takes a lot of patience. They can do this with certain kinds of plants, like the rubber tree. As you might expect from a rubber tree, the roots are quite flexible as

It was the summer of 1991 and I stood in front of the first hedge maze I’d ever seen before. What could be more fun to a young boy that getting lost in a hedge maze and finding your way out? I had a simple plan: get totally lost as

In World Wars 1 and 2, Allied ships were at significant risk to U-boat torpedo attacks. These U-boat torpedo attacks were sinking thousands of vessels. To protect their fleet, the allies desperately needed new ideas and technologies. One concept was called dazzle camouflage. It consisted of wild stripes, colours, and

Deep in the Andes Mountains, straddling jagged peaks, sits the 15th century Inca citadel Machu Picchu. It’s a harsh and remote location. To add to this, the ancient site sits on top of fault lines that are prone to earthquakes. But these earthquakes were no match for Incan engineering and

When you get something different than you expect, it’s a sign that uncertainty has reared its head “Just make sure that it’s good!” It was the last thing I heard from my wife as I bolted out the front door. On a twilight dash to the supermarket down the road,

Whether it’s 1903 and you’re the Wright brothers, or it’s 2018, and you’re a technology developer third-party verification provides an opportunity for you to benefit from the experience of those who have gone before.

It was 333 BC and a puzzle tormented Alexander the Great. Still early in his military conquests, things were going well and his army had recently taken the city of Gordium in what is now modern-day Turkey. The city was host to an ancient wagon tied with the legendary Gordian

The ocean is a vital source of the oxygen we breathe, and finding solutions to keep the ocean healthy is one of humanity’s greatest present challenges. At DSA, we’re always inspired by and 100% supportive of what our ocean engineering colleagues are doing to protect the ocean. It is worth

National Engineering Month is a time to celebrate engineering excellence in Canada. It is an opportunity to showcase how diverse the field of engineering is. And the possibilities are endless. From the lab to the field, from the marine environment to the built environment, from nanotechnology to aerospace, engineers are