A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

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Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

Mouna Reda receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Samir Chidiac receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McMaster ...

Wei Zhai receives funding from National Science Foundation. When city leaders talk about making a town “smart,” they’re usually talking about urban digital twins. These are essentially high-tech, 3D ...

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...

This J-Pedestal dining table is easier to build than it looks, using simple cuts and affordable materials to create a modern centerpiece that feels clean, solid, and timeless. More Than 200 Arrests in ...

Scientists in Singapore have found a way for concrete to absorb CO2 instead of emitting it. Could this invention finally make construction part of the climate solution? I nearly skipped past the press ...