A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing concrete.
Scientific Research Publishing

(2018) EN 1992-4. Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures-Part 4: Design of Fastenings for Use in Concrete. European Committee for Standardization (CEN).

ABSTRACT: The analysis and detailing of the slabless staircase represent a critical factor in their limited commercial and residential usage compared to the waist slab staircase, despite their ...
SlashGear

Here's How Thick Concrete Needs To Be For A 2-Post Car Lift

Car lifts save space, provide clearance for maintenance, and make repairs quicker and far more convenient. In recent years, two-post lifts have also become quite popular among DIY enthusiasts.
Mint

Google Nano Banan 2 images are going viral even before launch: Check out the top 5 examples

Google launched its Gemini 2.5 Flash model, AKA Nano Banana, a few months ago. The model gained a lot of attention on social media owing to its ability to make complex edits to images while also ...
BGR

Nano Banana 2 AI Model Goes Viral - Here Are 10 Wild Examples

A few days ago, Google finally explained why its best AI image generation model is called Nano Banana, confirming speculation that the moniker was just a placeholder that stuck after the model went ...
Gizmochina

iPhone Air 2 design tipped, dual rear cameras incoming

Apple is said to be moving ahead with a successor to the iPhone Air despite its disappointing sales. According to details shared by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the second-generation ...
ArchDaily

How Will BIM 2.0, AI Assistance, and Integrated Workflows Shape the Architect’s Design Experience?

Because no single software can meet every need or workflow, integrated ecosystems have become essential. In this interconnected landscape, architects move between AI, interoperability challenges, and ...
NASASpaceFlight.com

Starbase Pad 2: Design Advancements from Pad 1

SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, continues to evolve as the company pushes the boundaries of rocket development with its Starship program. Following the operational experience gained ...
The Verge

Here’s a look at the final Pebble Time 2 design

The Time 2 sports a sleeker profile and RGB backlighting. The Time 2 sports a sleeker profile and RGB backlighting. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 ...
Newsweek

Cat Owners Are Rushing to Buy $2 Slabs of Concrete

Cat owners have been descending on hardware stores on an unusual mission—picking up a concrete slab, typically for patios and garden paths, for their feline friend to lounge on. Costing as little as ...
DualShockers

Death Stranding 2: Best Structures Ranked

Structures in Death Stranding 2 are a major part of what makes the Strand Multiplayer system so inventive. Considering the variety of structures introduced compared to the original game, several ...