The Channel Tunnel that was never built
The ‘Chunnel’ may be the UK’s most famous underwater tunnel, but the British have been trying to dig to Europe since 1880 – and plans still remain for a second […]
Category Archives: Curiosities
The search for quicker, cheaper ways of tunnelling
A BIG hole in the car park at SpaceX’s headquarters in Los Angeles is the first visible evidence of another of Elon Musk’s ventures. Mr Musk who, besides leading SpaceX, […]
Elon Musk: Why he’s Throwing Money Down a Hole
You have to dig Elon Musk. After taking on electric cars, solar power and rocket ships, Musk has lowered his sights—way down into the dirt. The visionary technologist has decided […]
Tunnelling for Rome metro line runs into ancient burial site
Work to upgrade Rome’s public transport has again run up against an ancient problem: archaeological ruins. Culture ministry officials on Monday showed reporters where work on the city’s third subway […]
Saint Barbara’s day – SPECIAL: Why tunnel boring machines are named after women
Why are the eight tunnel boring machines (TBMs) used in London’s mega Crossrail project all named after women (Phyllis, Ada, Elizabeth, Victoria, Jessica, Ellie, Sophia and Mary)? Why is the infamous TBM […]
