Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has ...

A new analysis of Hadrian’s Villa's concrete reveals how slowly forming calcite helped seal cracks, reinforce pores, and preserve ancient Roman infrastructure for nearly 2,000 years. Hadrian’s Villa ...

The dome of the Pantheon in Rome is one of the most famous examples of ancient Roman engineering.

Found all over the world, calcite is the most stable form of calcium carbonate and is the main mineral found in limestone. We find calcite in the ocean, in shells or hard parts of marine organisms ...

New research showed that carbonation helped densify Roman concrete and repair fine cracks naturally, revealing ancient engineering principles that could improve modern low-carbon construction.

Scientists are turning to the living world to find alternatives for concrete. Many different animals, such as tortoises, turtles and oysters, produce hardened structural materials of their own — but ...