Quirks and Quarks

Pulling Water from Air, Vibrating Buildings and Support for Research Needs a Rethink

Plus methane rising, and how do bodies turn into fossils?
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest manmade structure, standing at 828 metres tall. The tower is designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the same company that designed the Willis Tower and One World Trade Center. It’s home to the world's highest nightclub and world's highest restauraunt. (Mohammed Salem/Reuters)