Fifty years ago next week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. Over the course of the Apollo program, a dozen astronauts made the 240,000-mile journey to the moon’s surface, scooping up hundreds of pounds of rocks and soil. “CBS This Morning” got a rare glimpse inside the Lunar Sample Laboratory: the secure, windowless facility …
Thanksgiving is upon us, and as you contemplate what you are thankful for, don’t forget your thanks for Mother Nature. After all there would be no food o...
Consider increasing the size of garden beds, filtering rainwater and using plants to reduce energy use
Boulders and Rocks are a wonderful addition to your yard! Experienced Contractors and Natural Placement are great ways to make your yard look perfect.
Soil is underappreciated. But it's vital in so many ways - from the food we eat, to the medicines we take, to the ecosystem as a whole.
Why use landscaping rocks? They come in many shapes and sizes and can add a special touch to your garden. You can use them in creative combinations or just stick to a classic look. Whether
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New process uses rocks and string to create load bearing structures that can be disassembled and reassembled without material loss
Earth's dunes are made of sand. Pluto's dunes — not so much.
If you are looking for some ideas to beautify your backyard, then you should definitely take a look at these impressive garden edging ideas with pebbles
The ecofriendliness of this grass for flooring, wall coverings and furniture isn't cut and dried. Get the facts here
No cement. No nails. No screws. This robot arm needs just two things to build structures: gravel, and a really, really long string.
A well manicured side yard helps to frame your home and prefaces the interior and family inside, providing an initial welcome. A well thought out and organised side yard design and landscaping should compliment the natural terrain of the land… Continue Reading →
How can astronauts build a lunar base if traditional building materials are too heavy to load into a rocket?
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Humble moss makes up bulk of peat bogs and locks away huge amounts of carbon
Your typical precast concrete plant is a collection of steel forms, lots of rebar and, of course, concrete. Read more on how it’s made.
If the cement industry were a country, it would have the third highest carbon emissions in the world. Concrete is one of the most useful materials ever invented, so how can we stop it being the most destructive?
Assuming you live on planet Earth. If not, we come in peace. Test your home planet knowledge with these questions.