A lead-acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery, invented in 1859. It uses lead plates (electrodes) submerged in ...

Archaeologists excavating a Pompeii site uncovered the secret behind the longevity of ancient Roman structures: a unique concrete mixture that could chemically repair itself over time. A recent study, ...

Police are investigating an acid attack in Georgia where a woman was left with chemical burns, officials said. The incident unfolded just after 8 p.m. Wednesday near W. Waldburg and Whitaker streets, ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A woman was critically injured and taken to a burn center after an aggravated assault involving acid Wednesday night, sources close to the investigation confirm. Around 8:16 p.m ...

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

Materials 3D-printable concrete alternative hardens in three days, not four weeks By Ben Coxworth November 25, 2025 According to the scientists, the new material "surpasses 17 megapascals, the ...

From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...

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Sixty-five years after it first hit store shelves, the iconic, red-framed drawing toy continues to enchant kids, artists, and collectors alike Aurora Martínez - Staff Contributor The Smithsonian’s own ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...