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20Mar

Substitute For Cement Sand Made From Seawater, Electricity, And CO2

A sample of the new carbon-negative material, made from seawater, electricity and CO2Northwestern UniversityThis seemingly simple white paste could be key to addressing the global sand shortage while also transforming the cement production process to capture, rather than emit, carbon dioxide. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed this material using seawater, electricity, and CO2.Concrete...

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14Jan

Using Seawater to Combat LA Fires is an Experiment Scientists are Monitoring Closely

Credit: PixabayFirefighters tackling the devastating wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 faced challenges due to limited freshwater supplies.When conditions allow, experienced pilots operating aircraft known as Super Scoopers collect 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time, delivering it with pinpoint accuracy to combat the flames.Using seawater to fight fires...

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