The building and construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for 39% of these emissions. Within this sector, carbon emissions from the production of ...

In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular ...

As noise pollution intensifies in urban areas, the need for sustainable and effective sound-reducing porous materials becomes increasingly critical. This research addresses that need by developing ...

In a major advancement for sustainable construction, scientists have created a cement-free soil solidifier from industrial waste. By combining Siding Cut Powder and activated by Earth Silica, an ...

After seeing floodwater spill from a driveway into the street during a storm in Miami, sixth grader Luca Durham began searching for a way to make concrete absorb water instead of pushing it away. His ...

A University of Cape Town (UCT) student may have found a practical response to South Africa’s housing challenges using soil and waste materials. Matimba Mabonda and his team completed a three-bedroom ...

Raffaele Mezzenga has turned chicken feathers into fuel cell membranes, found myriad purposes for the milk protein whey, and used black bean proteins in aerogels for capturing carbon dioxide from air.

A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared ...

Alkaline stimulant also referred to as Earth Silica when combined in calculated proportions with Siding Cut Powder significantly improves soil compressive strength, exceeding the construction-grade ...