Have you ever stared down at your shower drain, wondering what secrets are hidden in there? While it’s more than likely those secrets are just hair and soap scum, those pipes do lead to an underground world that most will never see. From water and sewage systems to...
It was 1985 when synth-pop band Aha released their now iconic music video for their hit single “Take On Me.” The video features a technique called rotoscoping, which requires the tracing over live action video footage, frame by frame, to create animations. For the...
Every project starts with a solid foundation – and that foundation often lies beneath the surface. A foundation must be tailored to the job, with each one being specific to the location, construction needs, and features of the land. The same could be said in regards...
Tardigrades, also known as “water bears,” are microanimals that can be found virtually everywhere on earth. They thrive in almost any condition you throw at them, making them one of the most resilient animals in the world. Tardigrades can withstand extreme...
Bear with me a moment for an old-school story time. It matters, especially if you find yourself regularly frustrated when in search of accurate as-built plans. On October 30th, 1970 an episode of The Brady Bunch titled “Call Me Irresponsible” aired. The iconic...
The 1990 cinematic adventure and camp movie classic Tremors could not have happened if the location was properly mapped. All of the sand worms would have been perfectly annotated and aggregated, from tail to tail. Because we’ve proven in the 21st century that although...
