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Israeli intelligence buildings targeted as Iran claims direct hit
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Israeli intelligence buildings targeted as Iran claims direct hit

Video of an Iranian attack on and near Israeli intelligence buildings near Tel Aviv has been circulating online.

We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods—we need to do the same for wildfires
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We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods—we need to do the same for wildfires

Credit: Alexander Zvir from Pexels We live in an age of increasing wildfire disasters because more of us are living in places where...

How light and movement could power smart buildings of the future
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How light and movement could power smart buildings of the future

Credit: University of St Andrews Research from the University of St Andrews has unraveled energy harvesting potential using light and movement, discovering the...

Formula studied for a type of grout capable of ‘self-repairing’ cracks in large buildings
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Formula studied for a type of grout capable of ‘self-repairing’ cracks in large buildings

Visual appearance of G18 grout with (left) and without (right) the addition of CA. Credit: Materials and Structures (2025). DOI: 10.1617/s11527-025-02598-w Grout is...

Scientists create ‘fungi tiles’ with elephant skin texture to cool buildings
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Scientists create ‘fungi tiles’ with elephant skin texture to cool buildings

Credit: Nanyang Technological University A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed “fungi tiles” that could one...

Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could reduce damage from earthquakes, other disasters
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Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could reduce damage from earthquakes, other disasters

Implementing retrofits on residential buildings, schools and hospitals could allow communities to recover more quickly following a disaster. Credit: Tanner Konarik / Texas...

Study finds Japanese buildings absorb 14% of cement production’s carbon footprint
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Study finds Japanese buildings absorb 14% of cement production’s carbon footprint

The concrete of this building has been absorbing CO2 for a long time and is now being demolished while retaining the gas. Credit:...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Shows Off Newly Purchased NY Apartment Buildings
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Shows Off Newly Purchased NY Apartment Buildings

Every athlete has to ask themself a tough question after retiring from their sport: how can they use their influence to be impactful...

Creating smart buildings with privacy-first sensors
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Creating smart buildings with privacy-first sensors

Butlr uses insights from low-resolution thermal cameras and an analytics platform to make buildings more efficient and safe. Credit: Butlr Gaining a better...