By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Living and working around here, we’ve seen our fair share of unique work trucks on the road.

Roman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It's among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture today. So many ...

A recent article in Materials takes a closer look at vegetable fibers (VFs) in cement composites, offering an interesting bibliometric analysis. The study breaks down how these fibers are being used ...

If Roman concrete has lasted so long through the millennia, we finally know why: during the excavations of a Roman construction site that remained intact since 79 AD and recently discovered in Pompeii ...

Concrete was the foundation of the Roman Empire. For centuries, researchers have tried to uncover the secret behind the ...

Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...

Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into ...

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

Great minds, from Buddhists to Beyoncé, have grappled with the deeper meaning of sandcastles. But how do you actually make ...

Not only can you make plant containers for yourself, but you can also craft them gifts for family and friends since the ...

Zinc peroxide nanoparticles enhance foamed concrete, improving compressive strength and reducing porosity, paving the way for ...