Bangladesh brick manufacturers reduce pollution
Researchers at Boston University found kiln owners cut emissions 23 percent after adopting profitable, energy-efficient production techniques.
Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
Researchers at Princeton University develop innovative microstructures that redirect forces, enhancing structural integrity without traditional reinforcements.
‘Wood you believe it?’ Engineers fortify wood with eco-friendly nano-iron
Florida Atlantic University researchers find nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide strengthens wood cell walls with minimum extra weight.
Fixing cracks in moon bricks with bacteria
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii to repair lunar soil bricks.
Self-densified super-strong wood aims to replace steel
Innovative wood processing technique developed by researchers from Nanjing University yields high-strength, lightweight material.
Self-healing roads use plant spores to solve pothole problem
Scientists at Swansea University are harnessing AI to create self-healing asphalt from recycled plant spores, potentially saving millions in annual road maintenance.
Passive weather-responsive window shading inspired by pine cone
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an energy-autonomous façade using 4D-printed cellulose, enabling autonomous humidity-driven shading for more sustainable buildings.
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore pioneers a ground-breaking construction approach that reduces cement’s carbon footprint, enhances building durability, and speeds up building processes.
New origami-inspired system turns flat-pack tubes into strong building materials
Scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have developed a self-locking, origami-inspired tubular system that flat-packs and deploys into strong structures without manual intervention.
Engineers 3D print sturdy glass bricks for building structures
Engineers at MIT in the USA have developed interlocking, recyclable 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable building construction.