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As interest in Stem careers fade, Germany turns to foreign workers to fill the technical talent gap
Once considered the workshop of the world, Germany is struggling to maintain its position as a global technological powerhouse. Why are Europe’s younger generations turning away from strenuous subjects?
Cable network
Ferrying thousands to the summit of Sugarloaf might seem like a tall order in itself. But Rio’s cable-car team will move mountains for their visitors.
Great and small
For almost a century, Leica has been a pioneer in camera design. Now it’s broadening its focus.
Inside Track
Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.
On top of their games
As Tokyo gets set to host the Olympics and Paralympics after 2020's false start, a multitude of behind-the-scenes players have long been exercising their minds to ensure a gold-standard Games.
Elevated living
Swiss elevator giant Schindler and its rivals navigate the complex engineering behind moving millions of urbanites skyward daily, as cities grow taller and pandemic concerns reshape vertical transportation.
Give us a wave
Eladio Dieste made brick beautiful. Now the Uruguayan’s curved aesthetic is proving to be more relevant than ever.
On balance
Bridges connect us. We meet the architects and engineers using them to brand cities, draw tourists and, of course, bring people together.
Sky’s the limit
Thyssenkrupp’s soaring lift-test tower promises to push construction possibilities to new heights. But, more importantly, the townspeople love it too.
