The heat is on and temperature records keep getting shattered. In June of this year, more than 60 percent of the world population faced extreme heat that was made at least three times more likely by ...

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A PhD researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has developed a new flame-resistant material ...

Footage from Split Lake reveals how fire-resilient construction can protect critical infrastructure in high-risk regions. "We chose ZS2's panels for their durability, speed of installation, and ...

Fire is a primordial force of nature, possessing both destructive and protective power throughout human history. Capable of devastating landscapes, crops, and entire cities, it also provides heat, ...

As the world tackles climate change, it faces a seemingly intractable problem. Mitigating climate-disaster will require more resilient construction — and yet the building sector already comprises ...

Fusion energy has the potential to be an effective clean energy source, as its reactions generate incredibly large amounts of energy. Fusion reactors aim to reproduce on Earth what happens in the core ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Super-resilient materials found in the animal kingdom owe their strength and toughness to a design strategy that causes cracks to follow the twisting pattern of fibers, ...

While its abundance and high gravimetric capacity make it a good fit for highly efficient metal ion batteries, the use of silicon as an electrode material has been limited. Specifically, the adoption ...

Climate change is an increasing risk for multifamily. During the first 10 months of 2024, there were 24 confirmed weather/climate disasters in the U.S. with losses exceeding $1 billion each, according ...

From smarter materials to proactive planning, these strategies help create resilient schools that stay open and prepared for ...

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