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Biobased concrete substitute locks in carbon while supporting marine ecosystem repair

A new biobased concrete alternative is showing strong potential in coastal restoration projects. Researchers at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) tested different versions of ...
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Self-healing 'concrete batteries' now 10 times better — they could one day power cities, scientists say

MIT researchers have improved a new type of "concrete battery" by tenfold, paving the way for its use in turning buildings, bridges and sidewalks into giant energy stores capable of powering entire ...