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"Today, a lot of trial and error goes into designing mixtures."

Tech

Researchers test limits with 3D-printed concrete made from wood pulp: 'The opportunities are unlimited'

"An opportunity for a big step toward a circular economy in the construction industry and beyond."

Tech

Researchers create mind-blowing 'bio-concrete' using bacteria cultures: 'Huge potential that can be unlocked through biologizing technology'

"Contractors do not have to change their way of building with concrete elements but can still lower their carbon emissions."

Tech

Engineers unveil lightweight tech that could replace concrete: 'Thinner than walls built with concrete elements'

"Then do an exorcism on it."

Home

Homeowner seeks advice on eradicating seemingly invincible plant growing near home's foundation: 'It will break through concrete'

Machine learning helped the team predict the strength of the ash-infused concrete.

Tech

Researchers harness AI to optimize formula for revolutionary rice-based concrete: 'An important step in the direction of sustainable construction practices'

It's a next step in research that could help to provide more storage capacity for intermittent renewable energy.

Tech

Concrete battery developed by MIT and Harvard researchers makes headlines again for its promising potential in powering devices: 'At first I didn't believe it'

"We were doing some tests the other week and we were pouring water in ... and it works."

Tech

Researchers make remarkable advancement in concrete industry using seafood waste: 'It's an absolutely brilliant idea'

When tested, this material far exceeded expectations for bending strength.

Tech

Researchers create ultra-strong 'edible concrete' construction material: 'Over three times stronger than concrete'

The team tested replacements for sand and measured the effects of different ratios.

Tech

Researchers make breakthrough in recycling old materials into new concrete — and it could have major implications

The material is actually being used in real life construction projects.

Tech

Construction giant makes 'green concrete' breakthrough in recycling old building materials: 'The greatest hurdle is getting everybody on board'

This is one of a slew of rewilding projects happening across the globe that aim to return land to its natural state.

Business

Officials break ground on 'un-development' project aimed at rewilding concrete parking lot: 'We are enhancing it back into wild habitat'

"It's very exciting to see this world-first trial."

Tech

Researchers trial world's first 'coffee concrete' footpath: 'A major step forward'