What civil engineers are reading this week

• London transformed by its new Elizabeth Line, moving heavy rail underground

  The largest rail capacity expansion in the metropolis in 70 years, the line’s 26 miles of tunnels and 10 new stations carry heavy rail beneath London for the first time. Explore this new wonder.

• Arkansas has enough lithium for the world’s EVs, but getting to it is the problem

  A vast supply of lithium lies underneath Arkansas, reserves that could be large enough to satisfy the world’s demand for electric vehicle batteries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

• Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked

  "Every passing car is captured," says a Fourth Amendment lawsuit against Norfolk, Virginia.

• ‘We were not prepared’: 3 weeks in a small North Carolina town devastated by Helene

  Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, about 16 miles southeast of Asheville, was badly hit by the hurricane. Resident Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath.

• Could your decision-making skills use some honing? Authors offer smart approach

  Heuristics, when used intelligently, are helpful when making decisions based on incomplete information, a new book advises. So what exactly are heuristics, and why should you pay attention to them?

• 3 surprises impacting return to office

  Surprising truths often lead to a new understanding of how people work and what they value, as well as new insights on the built environment.