Researchers in Germany have developed bio-concrete from urine, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cement.

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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have used microbial processes to produce environmentally friendly bio-concrete ...

When it comes to building strong structures, steel and concrete have always been the go-to materials. But what if you could ...

The UK’s construction materials sector has stumbled once again in early 2025, as demand for heavy-side building materials ...

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from ...

Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That's the vision behind the latest research ...

Innovative self-healing concrete developed by Dr. Congrui Grace Jin mimics lichen systems, potentially transforming ...

Lichen is an understated presence in our everyday world, often found clinging to trees and rocks. Its true beauty lies in its unique symbiotic system of fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, that form a ...

Not too long ago, I was searching for ideas for the next installment of the “Big Chemistry” series when I found an article ...

Living in a house made of fungi and bacteria may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers are now one step ...