It looks like ordinary cement. It feels like ordinary cement. But it has a hidden ability: this “supercool” cement can naturally keep buildings cooler without air-conditioning or electricity. Cement ...

Construction worker applying cement to a wall. - Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock What if the walls around you weren't just holding up your house — but secretly powering it too? That's the idea behind ...

Researchers have created a cement-based material that does more than just provide structural support—it can generate and store electricity. This breakthrough could mark a turning point for future ...

More than perhaps any other material, cement is the glue that holds the globalized world together—especially our cities. But producing it requires huge amounts of fossil fuels, and the industry is ...

The concrete of this building has been absorbing CO 2 for a long time and is now being demolished while retaining the gas. This research provides vital knowledge to offset CO 2 emissions from cement ...

Concrete structures in Japan capture and store about 14% of the CO2 emissions released during cement production, according to a new study. Their findings provide crucial insights for offsetting CO2 ...