Steel in modern concrete rusts and expands, forming cracks. Now engineers are revisiting the 'self-healing' concrete of Ancient Rome
Engineers are looking to Ancient Roman architecture like the Colosseum and the Pantheon when it comes to future “recipes” of sustainable concrete.
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20,000 Americans need a stem cell transplant every year. A stick of 'hero gum' can help find their match
People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.
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Scientists invent 'living' concrete that heals its own cracks with sunlight
Researchers at Texas A&M University found a plant-based solution to help cement self-repair.
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To beat urban heat, Atlanta joins a growing list of cities opting for 'cool roofs'
White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.
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Scientists host 'science fair of canceled grants' on Capitol Hill to fight funding cuts
In the wake of massive funding cuts to the NIH, USAID, and other scientific institutions, researchers are sharing “the things we’ll never know.”
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Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening
Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.
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Art pieces double as carbon-free air conditioning, inspired by ancient civilizations
The 3D-printed structures were inspired by ancient Egyptians and Persians, and they’ll keep homes cool in more ways than one.
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Fifth graders invent trash-cleaning robot for science fair. Now, it's rolling out to beaches
Inspired to help reduce trash pollution, these Florida elementary schoolers created a waste-collecting companion.
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