The greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production are hard to cut but a new low-carbon cement facility is scaling up production of a far more sustainable alternative.
Iceland, Hawaii and Italy have all tried to control lava to save cities in the past. A volcanologist explains the methods.
Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should watch for. If you see something, say something – it could save lives.
Experts speculated that very early humans worked wood, but previously didn’t have the evidence.
Pulverised fuel ash can be recycled and used to manufacture concrete as well as other products.
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.
With many employers switching to remote work, two engineering experts explain the feasibility of converting office buildings to residential spaces.
Great crested newts cause expensive delays to construction – trained sniffer dogs may offer a solution.
Four graphs that show us how humanity’s impact on the planet is growing.
If you feel safer, you might take more risks – canceling out the benefits of various safety interventions. But educating people about this paradox and allowing for some personal choice might help.
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