More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5 percent of it is freshwater. This underscores the need for […]
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Implications of Trade for Innovation
The tangible benefits of global trade are widely recognized by researchers and felt by ordinary people daily. You might be reading this blog on a […]
Read MoreThe Final Commons: Maintaining Orbital Infrastructure Viability
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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreAmerica’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 […]
Read MoreA nearly $4 Billion Federal Loan Sets Blueprint for Future Mega Projects
Private partners will pay Georgia DOT $4.05B for the right to build the highway and BRT expansion – delivering critical infrastructure with zero taxpayer cost. […]
Read MoreCutting 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 […]
Read MoreOvernight 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, […]
Read MoreThe Expansion of AI: Potential Energy Costs and Benefits
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Along with its unprecedented energy demand due to […]
Read MoreAii 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 […]
Read MoreCan Autonomous Semi-Trucks Become the Future of American Trucking?
Imagine that you are driving on a familiar section of your state’s highway system. How many semi-trailer trucks do you pass? One every few minutes, […]
Read MoreAdvancing Rail Safety Means Reforming a Broken Waiver Process
In a sector as industrial and heavy duty as railroading, public policy must ensure safety for employees and the public. One key to achieving continual […]
Read More100 Ways You Depend on Infrastructure Every Day
How often do you think about infrastructure? From the moment you wake up to when you go to bed, it’s all around you—working behind the […]
Read MoreIs Distributed the Future of Infrastructure?
The United States has worked for many years to centralize its infrastructure, from sprawling power grids to extensive pipeline networks. However, as technological innovation has […]
Read MoreThe Fiber Optic World We Live In
Fiber optic cable, also known as optical fiber, is most often associated with high-speed internet. People know that it transmits data, but that is about […]
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