Self-healing Concrete: How Synthetic Lichen is Revolutionizing Infrastructure Repair Researchers in the U.S. have used synthetic lichen to develop a groundbreaking self-healing concrete that could potentially transform the way we approach infrastructure maintenance. This innovative solution harnesses the power of nature to address a common issue faced by concrete structures: cracks. By mimicking the self-repair […]
All-natural elephant skin-inspired fungi tiles offer upto 70% more cooling for buildings
All-natural Elephant Skin-Inspired Fungi Tiles Offer Up to 70% More Cooling for Buildings A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed an innovative solution that could revolutionize the way buildings are cooled. Inspired by the unique cooling properties of elephant skin, these all-natural fungi tiles have the potential to increase […]
Carbon-negative construction creates stronger building materials
Carbon-Negative Construction: Revolutionizing Building Materials with Coral Reef Inspiration In the realm of construction, innovation is key to creating sustainable and resilient structures for the future. A groundbreaking approach has emerged, drawing inspiration from the natural world to not only reduce carbon emissions but also produce stronger building materials. This revolutionary concept takes cues from […]