Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction
University of São Paulo develops eco-friendly ceramic clay using sargassum, reducing coastal pollution and improving energy efficiency.
Moonquakes could threaten future missions
University of Maryland researchers find moonquake-induced landscape shifts, suggesting active faults pose risks to lunar bases.
Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction
University of Portsmouth research discovers optimal recycled glass and lime mix, enhancing strength and reducing cement use.
The benefits and trade-offs of urban street trees in Las Vegas
University of Nevada researchers find shade from street trees offers cooling benefits, but water trade-offs exist.
Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
University of Colorado Boulder research reveals contaminants like nitrogen persist, affecting water management strategies across regions.
A building material that lives and stores carbon
ETH Zurich develops innovative material incorporating cyanobacteria, capable of sequestering more carbon than typical biological methods.
AI paves the way towards green cement
Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute develop AI model reducing cement emissions by optimising formulations for sustainability.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT researchers develop a hydrogel-based water harvester, capturing clean water even in arid desert conditions.
Living tattoos for buildings
Graz University of Technology researchers develop microbial façades that protect, repair surfaces, and filter air pollutants.
Modifiable pedestrian and roadside facilities reduce crash likelihood
Incheon National University researchers demonstrate pedestrian and roadside facilities – modifiable during maintenance – reduce crashes more effectively.