Engineering Degrees: Building The Foundations Of Tomorrow

By Mark Jacob

Engineering Innovations that Time Almost Forgot

While we’re familiar with many engineering marvels today, numerous breakthroughs were nearly lost to obscurity. Take, for instance, Tesla’s wireless energy transmission. Although largely unfulfilled in Tesla’s lifetime, modern engineers are reviving and advancing this concept potentially to revolutionize energy distribution.

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Another forgotten innovation is the concept of vertical farming, which dates back to ancient civilizations. With the acute issues of land scarcity and food security, vertical farming is regaining traction as a sustainable solution that can drastically reshape urban agriculture.

Old patents and designs are continuously mined for ideas that weren’t feasible with past technological limitations but hold immense promise today. Modern technology has unlocked new avenues for these dormant ideas to flourish, driven by fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

Exploring these rediscovered innovations can yield surprising insights, paving the way for future advancements that build on the genius of the past. Sometimes, looking back is the key to leaping forward. But the next frontier is just around the corner…