Also known as drywall, gypsum board contains gypsum ... and subject to moisture damage and cracking when exposed. Fire-resistant windows add another layer of protection. Traditional windows ...

A research team at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics in China has developed what is believed to be the world's first fire-resistant and water-proof paper. SEE ALSO: Asia is throwing out an ...

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A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, ...