The "poker chip" method, created by TxDOT and the University of Austin, has been adopted by AASHTO as a new national binder testing standard.

The underlying substance is Sumerian bitumen: a naturally occurring petroleum material (often called an asphalt-like “black goo”) long associated with waterproofing and adhesion, and even with ...

Sumerians used advanced ancient technology to engineer bitumen with fibers and minerals, revealing sophisticated material science.

RIT researchers solve multiple tissue engineering challenges by developing a novel hydrogel to host human cells and a device to 3D print bioinks safely.

A new Brooklyn, N.Y. high-rise sits atop 320 geothermal boreholes. It’s a feat of waterfront engineering—and one blueprint for decarbonizing the North American skyline ...

A team of researchers has discovered that the ancient craftsmen of Mesopotamia applied material engineering principles remarkably similar to those used today to make asphalt. The study, published in ...

Viral mimic systems and other tech platforms could enable local testing of vaccine candidates and antiviral therapies. This ...

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only ...

MXene nanoscrolls transform flat 2D materials into conductive 1D structures, unlocking advances in energy storage, sensing, wearables, and superconductivity. Nearly 15 years after identifying a ...

Australia's beloved Toyota HiLux has been dethroned—by a Chinese plug-in hybrid ute. The BYD Shark's stunning sales victory ...

Performance depends on matching the right material to the building’s use, environment, and long-term maintenance ...

When roofs are evaluated on a regular schedule, building owners gain better control over maintenance decisions and ...