The billions of tons of cement made each year have an enormous carbon footprint: 8% of global emissions, or four times more than the airline industry. That’s both because of the energy used to make ...

Princeton researchers believe seashells might just hold the key to stronger concrete.

Scientists at MIT have made an efficient battery out of cement, one that could form the foundation of your house and be used to charge your electric car. They took the existing cement battery and made ...

Humans produce more concrete than any other material on the planet. It is the literal foundation of modern civilization—and for good reason. Concrete is strong, durable, affordable, and available to ...

It's a major contributor to climate change — the way buildings and roads are made with concrete. It's also a problem that's growing as more of the world develops. So the race has been on to find ...

The USC marching band takes part in a celebration for the imminent pour of the Wilshire Grand Center's foundation on Feb. 15, 2014. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) In 2014, hundreds of Angelenos ...

The creator of HBO's 'How To with John Wilson' learns about a building material, Italian wax sculptures, New York City ...

After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow from 4.4 billion tons to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, ...

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