Porous materials are materials with pores (cavities, channels or interstices). The characteristics of a porous material vary depending on the size, arrangement and shape of the pores, as well as ...

Humanity has become obsessed with breaking its limits, creating new records only to break them again and again. In fact, our cities’ skylines have always been defined by those in power during ...

Most building materials must be processed to be used for construction. Steel is mainly produced from iron ore, coal, and other materials such as limestone or steel scrap. Afterwards, crude steel ...

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Travelers to the Philippines can now book a room in the world’s largest building shaped like a chicken, located in the country’s remote highlands. No, you’re not expected to bed down on top ...

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Buildings that are of special architectural or historic interest can be listed, which gives them legal protection. The record of each listed building is hosted on the National Heritage List for ...

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NewsThe Israeli army bombed an eight-story building in the heart of the Lebanese capital, killing at least 29. Israeli officials said the target was Mohammad Haydar, head of Hezbollah operations ...