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Rediscovering Roman concrete with perfect timing to rebuild the Reich.

https://news.mit.edu/2023/roma....n-concrete-durabilit

Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable? | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable? | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Researchers have discovered ancient Roman concrete-manufacturing strategies that incorporated self-healing. Applying this knowledge toward modern cement production, they hope to improve the material’s environmental impact.

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When it cracks, any rainwater that gets into the cracks reactivates it and repairs it. Beautiful.

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You might be interested in this - https://yewtu.be/watch?v=WAyQQRNoQaE

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