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Scientists have developed a new energy storage concept that could turn skyscrapers into giant batteries, an advance that may lead to improved power quality in urban settings. In the new study ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Towering (some might say, decadent) superstructures continue to ...

Humans have long built towering structures to showcase the power of empires, rulers, religions and corporations. Today, more tall buildings are popping up than ever before. But skyscrapers could soon ...

The architects behind the Burj Khalifa in Dubai — the world’s tallest building, for those keeping score — are teaming up with a startup to turn future skyscrapers into massive, gravity-powered ...

(Bloomberg) — The architecture firm that designed the world’s tallest building is considering ways to build skyscrapers that can store energy using gravity. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP has ...

In May, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) announced plans to develop skyscrapers that store renewable energy using gravity-based systems in collaboration with Energy Vault. These buildings, potentially ...