Coffee Waste Turned into Eco-Friendly Building Material for Stronger Construction

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2024

A study reveals that waste coffee grounds prove to be valuable for enhancing concrete strength, pioneering eco-friendly construction practices. Continue reading to learn more.

Dirty Diapers Can Replace Construction Materials in Building Affordable Housing, Study Says

May 24, 2023

As a solution to waste pollution, a team of researchers developed a type of concrete and mortar made of dirty diapers that can be used in constructing affordable housing. Read the article to learn more.

'StarCrete': Future Homes on Mars Could Be Built Using Potato-based Concrete

Mar 21, 2023

StarCrete is a combination of extraterrestrial dust, potato starch, and salt and is twice as strong as the concrete here on Earth. Check out how this could be used in future Moon and Mars missions.

Ancient Rome Had Extremely Durable Concrete Structures Thanks to Their Materials and Techniques

Jan 08, 2023

While materials could be the reason why ancient Rome had extremely durable structures, there is another reason behind such durability. Read to find out.

Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

May 14, 2021

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

Scientists Create Bendable Concrete and Carbon-Infused Cement Mixes to Curb Carbon Emissions

Feb 16, 2021

Scientists created bendable concrete that can reduce carbon emissions. They also developed several concrete mixtures that are infused with carbon dioxide.

Startup Upgrades Concrete into an Ocean-Friendly Building Material

Jul 11, 2019

ECOncrete, a company based in Israel, is a startup that has come up with a solution to the problem that coastline structures have imposed on marine life.

Taiwan Introduces New Formulation of Reinforced Concrete

Apr 25, 2019

Most residential buildings are built with traditional reinforced concrete which are limited to rise up to 27 floors only.

UWM Researchers Developed Waterproof Concrete, Could Make Potholes Disappear

Mar 31, 2017

Water is concrete's ultimate enemy. Although concrete withstands constant beatings from cars and trucks, water can break it down, pool on its surface and infiltrate the tiniest cracks. Add freezing and thawing cycles, and it's no wonder roads need frequent repairs.