Yes, mollusks. Mollusks have a special composite material lining their inner shell, known as “nacre.” Nacre, also known as ...

When they used the new "thermoactivated" cement to make new concrete, they found that it was simply not strong enough due to the fact that it was more porous than regular cement. The solution, they ...

Researchers around the world are working to find ways to make concrete greener, including at the University of Pennsylvania.

The modern world is likely home to more concrete jungles than natural ones, and although we've been using the material for hundreds of years, the recipe can always use some improvement. Researchers at ...

Though the terms “concrete” and “cement” are sometimes used interchangeably, they’re different materials. However, concrete can’t be made without cement. True to each material’s ancient roots, the ...