Concrete, in one form or another, has been a staple of human construction for some 5,000 years. Now, researchers have finally brought the ancient technology to outer space. For the first time, ...

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

New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Harbor Freight is a popular place to shop for tools for many people, and that's because the store offers a wide variety of items. This even applies to lesser-used tools like cement mixers, and if ...

A team of scientists on board the International Space Station have successfully mixed cement in the microgravity of space. And that's a big deal: the material could facilitate the construction of ...

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As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. Calcium-based substances are heated at high temperatures to form the ...

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