The Family Handyman on MSN

Scientists Use Mollusk Shell Secrets to Create Super-Strength Concrete

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

Design & technology projects to do at home - Tool for making concrete pot - Bonsai potn

In this video, learn how to create a concrete bonsai pot at home using simple materials. The process involves mixing 1 part ...
The Economist

How to make low-carbon concrete from old cement

The world gets a little greyer every year. According to a paper published in 2014 concrete—an aggregate material made by mixing cement, sand and gravel—is the second-most consumed substance in the ...
Los Angeles Times

Cement is a big part of the carbon problem. Here’s how to make it part of the solution

In 2014, hundreds of Angelenos gathered downtown to watch more than 2,000 trucks pour concrete into a vast hole. During that event, Los Angeles set a world record: 80 million pounds of concrete were ...