Concrete made stronger and more durable with resin
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually lead to destruction. This phenomenon is called "fatigue failure.".....»»
"No concrete solution was proposed" regarding IRA discriminations
Biden's IRA law, which provides subsidies for US-made EVs only, has caused tensions between the US and South Korea. Following rounds of meetings with US Trade Representative, Ahn Deok-geun, head of the Ministry of Trade of South Korea said earlier th.....»»
Industry lobbies against biodiversity goals: research
Lobbyists for pesticide and fertiliser producers are pushing "behind the scenes" against stronger protection for species and ecosystems at the COP15 biodiversity conference, research showed Thursday......»»
Vanishing sands: How sand mining is stripping away earth"s beaches
In Morocco, up to 60 million tons of sand are bulldozed, scraped or shoveled off beaches each year to be used as aggregate in concrete......»»
An important step toward strong, durable bio-based plastics
In a recent paper in Nature Communications, researchers at the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group led by Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter take an important step towards the production of fully bio-based, rigid polyesters......»»
Why married mothers end up doing more housework when they start out-earning their husbands
The idea of a male "breadwinner" in married heterosexual couples might seem old fashioned. But as a social construct, the view that a husband's primary role is to earn money has proved to be exceptionally durable......»»
Hands on: Mkeke"s clear cases for iPhone 14 Pro protect while showcasing its beauty
Mkeke makes durable yet affordable clear cases for the iPhone 14 lineup, and we've gone hands on with their range of clear case color options.Mkeke's clear case shows off the iPhone's colorThere are a wide variety of clear case options on the market,.....»»
New paper highlights the co-benefits of coordinating climate action and peacebuilding
Climate change can manifest in different ways: stronger tropical droughts, extreme droughts, warmer climates and highly unpredictable rainfall patterns. All these endanger the availability of food, which in turn could increase conflict over resources.....»»
Show off the beauty of the iPhone 14 Pro - hands on with Mkeke clear cases
Mkeke makes durable yet affordable clear cases for the iPhone 14 lineup, and we've gone hands on with their range of clear case color options.Mkeke's clear case shows off the iPhone's colorThere are a wide variety of clear case options on the market,.....»»
Australian mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being
A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture......»»
Apple Watch Ultra’s sapphire crystal put to test against competitors
Apple Watch Ultra is Apple’s latest approach to pro athletes. With a bulkier 49mm size, it has a titanium finish and a tweaked design to help users during the wildest workouts. With a $799 price tag, Apple highlights its durable sapphire screen.....»»
Review: Meyer Makes Engineering Resin for 3D Printing
Review: Meyer Makes Engineering Resin for 3D Printing.....»»
Do Australian tenancy reforms to protect renters cause landlords to exit the market? No, but maybe they should
More Australians are renting their housing longer than in the past. But they have relatively little legal security against rent increases and evictions compared to tenants in other countries. When state governments suggest stronger protections for te.....»»
Project aims to use concrete reefs to increase marine biodiversity off the Danish coast
When cycling across the Bryggebroen bridge at Fisketorvet, you see three concrete sculptures emerging from the water surface in the inner harbor of Copenhagen. But it is actually only when you get under water that the work of art really begins to com.....»»
The geometric beauty of pools seen from above
A new book titled ‘Pools from Above’ captures the familiar shape of swimming pools from an unfamiliar perspective. Anyone who’s ever flown over Los Angeles knows the familiar sight of pools glimmering amid the concrete. There&#x.....»»
Neiheiser Argyros strips back and refurbishes modernist home in Greece
London-based practice Neiheiser Argyros has completed Grid House, the renovation of a 1970s modernist home in Evoia, Greece, that involved stripping the building back to its concrete structure to create a series of minimalist living spaces. Read more.....»»
The best rugged smartphones of 2022
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market......»»
The road to low-carbon concrete
Humanity's love affair with cement and concrete results in massive CO2 emissions. Enlarge / Cement works, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. (Photo by BuildPix/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images) (credit: Construction Photography/Av.....»»
Opinion: Once again, wealthy nations are letting down poor nations at the Egypt climate talks
Short of a miracle, it seems unlikely the COP27 climate change negotiations in Egypt will deliver any concrete action on loss and damage......»»
Swedes with high incomes have more children, population study finds
In contrast to what many believe, Swedish men and women with higher incomes have more children, new research from Stockholm University shows. This pattern is particularly clear for men and grows stronger over time: the more money, the more children......»»
Ampere Apple Watch Charging Cable review: A better fast charger
Accessory maker Ampere is out with a new magnetic charging puck for your Apple Watch that is both durable and fast, making it a great companion for travel.Ampere Apple Watch chargerFast charging is supported on the Apple Watch Series 7, as well as th.....»»