Exposed beams are a well-known ceiling design that can make your small rooms look way bigger, and they bring a certain je ne sais quoi to any space. Of course, exactly what kind of pizzazz they bring ...

However, it’s unclear whether the highly complex convergent-beam design developed by the Chinese scientists is a gateway to a practical future technology, or just an impressive technical stunt.

Weekend travelers must steer clear of the Capital Beltway Inner Loop along Tysons in Virginia these next few days, as the “Big Beam Weekend” road project comes underway. The Virginia ...

“Our 495 Next project crews are going to be lifting some massive bridge beam girders across the 495 northbound beltway to build a new ramp,” said Holland. But there’s a catch for travelers ...