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The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3) in London has developed a new engraving technique to track the metal components of buildings that are at risk of theft.
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Could new teeth come from our own gum tissue? A scientist in London thinks so, in his work on one form of biomimicry.
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April's conference on energy and sustainable cities, hosted by 'The New York Times,' will not feature any architects as keynote speakers.
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In the Mediterranean, the 'Posidonia oceanica' plant is going from annoying waste that has to be landfilled to useful building insulation, thanks to German researchers.
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Sou Fujimoto's compelling proposal for the 2013 Serpentine Pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens is the latest example of an aesthetic of dematerialization unique to Japanese design.
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Perfect for ships' hulls and buildings in humid climates, a team of researchers just developed a surface that sheds organisms without chemicals.
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Yes, it's true: glow-in-the-dark concrete now exists, thanks to German-based manufacturer Kann and its NightTec Leuchtsteine pavers.
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The desire to harness more diverse, low-grade sources of renewable power has resulted in a curious new technology from Fujifilm Corp.: a thermoelectric material that produces electricity from body heat.
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On a recent trip to Ohio, Blaine Brownell got the opportunity to visit the Akron Art Museum designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au and compares it to the Busan Cinema Center in South Korea.
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New treated cotton fabric can be converted into a superhydrophilic material, which can absorb and repel water vapor for drinking water, agriculture, or more.