Sand underpins everything from skyscrapers to smartphones. Sharp sand (as opposed to rounded desert sand) is the key ...

Rice University researchers have uncovered a promising alternative to sand in concrete – graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product. This discovery addresses the ...

Our circuitous route led us through a Japanese garden. I was attracted to a large paved patio. Beneath my feet were thousands of small, rounded stones. Skilled workers created a mosaic pattern by ...