concrete

A new type of phase-change concrete could completely revolutionize how we handle icy conditions. That’s because the new concrete is capable of melting ice and snow, removing the need to use salt or shoveling. Scientists have created a new self-heating material that could heavily reduce the amount of plowing and salting needed to keep roadways safe. As it stands, more than 70% of roads are within snowy regions, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) claims. As such, there are many times throughout the year…

Concrete is one of the most valuable materials in Minecraft due to its sturdy nature and customizability. Unlike other objects like cobblestone and dirt, though, this isn’t something players can just gather and immediately start using. Players have to make concrete in Minecraft if they want to use it, but this is certainly worth the effort. Screenshot by Destructoid How to make concrete The recipe to make concrete in Minecraft is one of the simplest in the game. You just need the following two ingredients to make it:…

Concrete: upon this rock-like composite we have built our church – and our houses, roads, bridges, skyscrapers, and factories. As a species we consume more than 4.1 billion tonnes of the stuff every year, more than any other material except water. (You’re almost certainly sitting or standing on it right now.) That’s a problem, because concrete – and in particular cement, concrete’s key ingredient – is catastrophic for the environment. The cement industry alone generates 2.8bn tonnes of CO2 every year, more than any…

Incorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours without using salt or shovels. The novel material could reduce the need for plowing and salting and help preserve the integrity of road surfaces.According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), more than 70% of roads are in snowy regions. Snow and ice accumulation reduces road friction and vehicle maneuverability, causing drivers to slow and increasing the risk of…

The investor sentiment post-BTC ETF is yet to come down from the highs it reached in January. Ever since they were introduced in the US markets in January, these financial products have recorded strong inflows and have fuelled a bull rally for Bitcoin (BTC).  Analysts have suggested that the pioneering crypto might even rise to $100K in the long term.  Technical analysis and key parameters expect Bitcoin prices to go higher. Market experts have even provided concrete evidence like the easing of financial…

Marke Dickson, general manager of the White Hills Ski Resort, says it's an honour to host the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race in Atlantic Canada for the first time. (Jessica Singer/CBC)A small ski resort tucked away in Clarenville on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula welcomed almost 400 engineering students from 16 schools across Canada on the weekend — gathering to race toboggans made of concrete.Saturday's 50th Annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race at White Hills Resort was the first one held in Atlantic…

The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts. And those still functional marvels rely on a unique construction material: pozzolanic concrete, a spectacularly durable concrete that gave Roman structures their incredible strength.Even today, one of their structures – the Pantheon, still intact and nearly 2,000 years old – holds the record for the world's largest dome of unreinforced concrete.The properties of this concrete have generally been attributed to…

When you think of resources we’re running out of, sand might not be high on your list, but it’s up there thanks to our high demand for concrete. Scientists at Rice University have now shown that substituting graphene can not only save sand, but makes concrete lighter, stronger and tougher.Despite being a sheet of carbon atoms just one atom thick, graphene has a reputation for being incredibly strong. As such, it’s no surprise that this 'wonder material' has been mixed into concrete before, usually to make it stronger and…

Rick Fox has spent a lot of time in Hollywood, so naturally he has more than one origin story. Canadian-born, Bahamian-raised Fox played professional basketball in the NBA in the 1990s and 2000s, starring for the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. After retiring from the sport in 2004, he became a full-time actor, appearing in everything from Ugly Betty and The Big Bang Theory to Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! In 2015, he bought into a League of Legends esports team, a venture that ended in considerable acrimony four years…

Korean films are renowned for their authentic storytelling and impressive plot advancements. Like the booming K-drama business, the Korean cinema industry is gaining significant attention owing to internationally acclaimed films like Concrete Utopia and Academy award-winning movies like Parasite and Minari. This year has witnessed some outstanding Korean films, ranging from intellectually stimulating dramas to adrenaline-pumping action. 2023 is shaping up to be another great year for fans of Korean entertainment as…