Concrete may seem strong and permanent, but it can be surprisingly vulnerable to the elements. Now researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a type of self-healing concrete embedded with ...

We could soon have roads and highways that require fewer repairs and even help reduce carbon emissions. According to new research, scientists have developed an AI-designed concrete that is ...

Researchers in the U. S. have used synthetic lichen to develop a groundbreaking self-healing concrete system that autonomously repairs its own cracks using sunlight, air, and water, offering a ...

Some say there are two types of concrete – cracked and on the brink of cracking. But what if when concrete cracked, it could heal itself? Picture a bridge exposed to snow, rain, temperature changes ...

It's no secret that roads across the U.S. tend to crumble or form potholes, but there are innovative minds at work at Michigan State University. Students may have found a solution, with the invention ...

Bacterial spores—the hardy survival structures formed by certain bacterial species—are proving to be a game changer in the ...

Concrete is a vital element in our world. It’s the fabric of countless buildings, sidewalks, bridges, dams, pipes, and much more. But, like everything, there’s a consequence for using so much concrete ...

Regular listeners know I have two main frustrations with the highway system. Number one, the state needs to cover the graffiti with artificial ivy, and number two, the concrete keeps cracking. I admit ...

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The Pantheon in Rome features the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. How have Rome's ancient aqueducts and architectural marvels such as the Pantheon, which features the world's largest ...