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Cement-based supercapacitors could turn homes into energy storage systems
Researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology have developed 3D-printed cement-based supercapacitors that combine structural strength with energy storage, retaining around 95% of their initial capacity after…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 October 2026
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Waste-based geopolymer concrete outperforms conventional cement…
A new geopolymer concrete developed entirely from industrial and construction waste has…
Paolo Travisi•14 August 2026
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Multifamily heat pumps could replace central…
Multifamily heat pumps using propane (R290) could accelerate the replacement of central…
Stefania Del Bianco•12 August 2026
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Transparent wood and its potential in sustainable construction
Could future buildings be made entirely of transparent wood, including windows and glazing? The idea is…
Stefania Del Bianco•14 January 2026
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Energy from rain: a new solution for smarter cities
Researchers at UNIST, the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, have developed an innovative droplet-based…
Alessia Bardi•30 December 2025
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Affordable housing: the EU’s first plan to tackle the housing emergency
The European Commission has presented its first plan on affordable housing, placing the housing crisis at…
Alessia Bardi•19 December 2025
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New European Bauhaus Prize 2025: the 22 awarded projects shaping Europe’s transition
The New European Bauhaus Prize 2025 has recognised 22 projects that translate the ambitions of the…
Alessia Bardi•1 October 2025
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