Spain–Morocco Tunnel : New details on the Gibraltar Strait megaproject

Updates to the long-awaited project linking Spain and Morocco suggest that the dream of an undersea tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar is now within technological reach. The German firm Herrenknecht, a global leader in tunnel-boring technology, has completed a feasibility study confirming that the infrastructure, while highly complex, is technically achievable. Commissioned by Spain’s Secegsa (Sociedad Española de Estudios para la Comunicación Fija a través del Estrecho de Gibraltar) under the Ministry of Transport, the report marks a milestone for a project studied for over fifty years. According to Vozpópuli on Wednesday, the Spanish government has had the report.

A Cat Roster of Cuties Ranked From Least to Most Funny

Humor is subjective, but that being said, here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we’re making the executive decision for you to rank these cat memes in order of least to most funny. Humor is a saving grace for many; through life’s tumults and absurdity, we always have laughter to distract us from existential thoughts, broken hearts, and government crises. Cats basically rule the internet; they’re moderators of the technological world, and are a great source of entertainment for most people. For cat people, this is especially true. Whether they’re sitting like loaves, pulling the most dramatic faces they possibly can, staring into space like someone possessed, or simply existing with chaotic grace, cats have mastered the art of unintentional comedy. So, in the spirit of feline fandom and a little harmless ranking, we present a roster of adorable cuties-graded not by beauty (because every cat is stunning), but by how much they make us laugh.

EIC programme managers have to handle up to 300 projects each

Michiel Scheffer, president of the European Innovation Council board. Photo credits: European Committee of the Regions / Flickr Programme managers for the European Innovation Council (EIC), who are charged with envisioning technological breakthroughs and selecting funding teams that can make them happen, have to manage up to 300 projects each, the council’s president has said.