When combined with water, the mix creates an ultra-strong concrete. The MIT Discovery That Changed Everything In 2023, researchers at MIT discovered that the Romans weren’t just using different ...

The most recent of these studies reveals that some ancient Roman structures are even stronger today than they were when they were built. Put simple, the Romans really knew their concrete.

The problem with recycling concrete, say researchers from Princeton University and the University of São Paulo (USP), is that the new concrete it creates is simply not as strong as the original ...

and raw slag (right). The treated slag forms a more seamless bond with the cement paste, making the concrete stronger.

A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY ... The concrete finishing process transitions the freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets.

The scientists behind the invention used simulated Martian soil mixed with potato starch and a pinch of salt to create the material that is twice as strong as ordinary concrete and is perfectly suited ...