Nanomaterials Incorporated Into Ordinary Cement for More Durable Construction

Medicine & Technology Jun 22, 2021

Researchers at the Northwestern University have recently formed a smarter, tougher, and highly functional cement by introducing nanoparticles into ordinary cement.

Plastic Bottles To Rebuild Roads: Welcome To The Future

Jul 11, 2019

Could turning plastic bottles into roads be the future that will help save the environment?

Researchers Have Figured Out How Much Trees We Need to Cool Down the City

Apr 03, 2019

A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin has computed for the number of trees needed for a breezier city.

United Kingdom Begins Testing Roads Made Of Recycled Plastic Waste Through MR6 Product

Apr 29, 2017

An engineer from the United Kingdom tests his plan to have roads made from plastic wastes.

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.

What’s the Worst Case Scenario? Hawaii’s Kilauea Lava Flow

Oct 29, 2014

As Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano threatens nearby towns with the destructive force of its lava flow, residents and analysts evaluate the potential casualties and worst case possibilities of this dangerous scenario. And with the lava flow reported to only be 70 yards away from the nearest home on Monday Oct. 27, researchers fear that the worst case scenario may have already begun.