Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Forty years ago, plastic surpassed steel as the most widely used ...

As we’re sure you know, concrete is a widely used construction material known for its strength and durability. However, ...

If you listen to experienced contractors, they'll tell you that the only two things you need to know about concrete are that it gets hard and it cracks. As a DIYer, repairing cracks in concrete is a ...

Concrete cracks. That’s a fact. After investigating the cracks and establishing the repair objectives, designing or selecting the best repair material and procedure is fairly straight forward. This ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing plastic that can heal damage on its own. Screen grab, University of Illinois demo Cutting-edge materials like graphene—a thin sheet of carbon ...