Concrete is a strong, durable and easy-to-maintain material that is popular for driveways, walkways, patios and more. Like most materials, though, it can inevitably wear down over time. When signs of ...

Fix that cracked or sunken section of sidewalk with this step-by-step DIY guide using pre-mixed concrete bags. From ...

Researchers in the U. S. have used synthetic lichen to develop a groundbreaking self-healing concrete system that autonomously repairs its own cracks using sunlight, air, and water, offering a ...

Lichen is an understated presence in our everyday world, often found clinging to trees and rocks. Its true beauty lies in its unique symbiotic system of fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, that form a ...

If your fence has been damaged by strong winds or is simply looking worse for wear, our expert guide explains how to fix or ...

What the RTO debate reveals about the gulf between employers and employees. by Anne-Laure Fayard and John Weeks When Amazon announced in September 2024 that it was requiring people to come into ...

Innovative self-healing concrete developed by Dr. Congrui Grace Jin mimics lichen systems, potentially transforming ...

The Mad River Hatchery, the state’s smallest facility, will release the last of its steelhead trout this spring and close in ...

Amazon pays $6,000 to homeowner after delivery driver walks through fresh concrete. See how video evidence and our consumer ...

A light-hearted round-up of this week's stories, including a Summer Solstice swim and (two?) carbon-cutting cafes ...