Space: The final frontier. An infinity of cold, dead vacuum virtually untouched by man. Then, like every frontier we encountered before it, humanity swiftly began […]
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Innovation and Technology
The Space Race Continues: NASA Spinoffs and Cross Pollination
From head to toe, memory foam is a staple in our daily lives, providing cushioning through products like helmets, orthopedic braces, shoes, and mattresses. Amazingly, […]
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Why Can’t the US Recycle Nuclear Waste?
A common criticism of nuclear energy is the need to store spent fuel. Another criticism, albeit a less common one, is the personal and environmental […]
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America’s Infrastructure Workforce Crisis
Infrastructure is only as resilient as those who build it. A reliable workforce is an infrastructure issue. Aii’s mission is to foster innovative solutions […]
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Enhancing Pipeline Safety and Efficiency with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As infrastructure ages and the country grows, ensuring the integrity of pipelines becomes increasingly critical. Pipelines of all kinds transporting petroleum, natural gas, water, and […]
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Aii Expert Panel on the Data-Energy Triangle, Challenges and Opportunities for Fiber, Electric, and Data Infrastructure
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Data-Energy Triangle.” Read the transcript below or watch and listen. * […]
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Cutting Carbon in DFW Without Cutting Energy
As the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S., Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) is experiencing a rapid rise in energy demand. This boom in residents and […]
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The Quantum Question: Can Our Infrastructure Keep Up?
Human history has long been shaped by different tendencies and forces, ranging from waging violent wars to the height of artistic and intellectual achievement. It […]
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Advances in Mass Timber and the Role of Wood in Modern Construction
Wood is one of humanity’s oldest, most reliable, and most versatile materials. From the flames of our first fires to the frame of our first […]
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Modernizing Transportation Monitoring with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As transportation networks expand and age, ensuring the safety and efficiency of roadways and railways becomes increasingly critical. Traditional monitoring methods often rely on discrete […]
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Blueprints from the Sky: Adapting Aerospace Materials and Methods to Rebuild American Infrastructure
It has only been 122 years since the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight with the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills on December […]
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Robotaxis, will they complement with or compete against mass transit?
You’re running late for work. You tap a button on your phone, and within minutes, a driverless car pulls up to the curb. You settle […]
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Overnight Home Construction with 3D Printing
The American housing market is reaching new levels of unaffordability. As of 2025, the median home price in the United States has risen to $437,864, […]
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Waste not Want not: From Waste Burials to Energy Recovery, How We Can Modernize America’s Landfills
Landfills are one of the most under-appreciated yet important pieces of American infrastructure. The current method employed in most states, Dry Tomb landfills, is outdated […]
Read More Aii Expert Panel Discussion: FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading.” Read the transcript below or watch […]
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