#University of Utah

Engineers crack the secret science behind Roman concrete

Long Read

Engineers have cracked the secret behind the strength of Roman water-based structures. The findings, from a team based out of the University of Utah, could help modern builders tackling projects like the Swansea lagoon’s seawall. It has long been a mystery as to why Roman structures are...

LED’s can be created from food and drinks waste

Quick Read

LED’s are already an efficient light production method – they direct 80% of the energy they consume towards producing light, instead of heat, as a conventional bulb does. LED’s can now be constructed from the organic products of otherwise unused food waste by reducing the material to ‘Carbon...