cities
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We Could Start Building 3D Printing Cities Using Concrete Made With Recycled Glass
3D printed concrete may lead to a shift in architecture and construction. Because it can be used to produce new shapes and forms that current technologies struggle with, it may change the centuries-old processes and procedures that are still used to construct buildings, resulting in lower costs and saved time. However, concrete has a significant…
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Asphalt Could Be Making Air Pollution Worse In The U.S.
There’s a lot of asphalt in the U.S. — approximately 16.2 billion tonnes, according to the U.S. National Asphalt Pavement Association. Unfortunately, it turns out all that asphalt is the source of harmful air pollution, especially in the Northern Hemisphere summer heat.
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One Of The World’s Most Ancient Cities Experienced Surprisingly Modern Problems
New archaeological evidence suggests the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük, an ancient city founded over 9,000 years ago in what is now Turkey, were subject to many urban problems we’re familiar with today, including overcrowding, interpersonal violence, and sanitation issues.
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What Scientists Can Learn From Animals Living In Cities
Video: In a way, cities are giant science labs, providing an environment for organisms that’s unlike anywhere else on the planet. Even though cities have been around for thousands of years, the way that humans are urbanising our planet in recent decades has become radically transformative for entire ecosystems. Urban living is literally altering the…