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Scientists use mollusk shell secrets to create super-strength concrete

Princeton researchers believe seashells might just hold the key to stronger concrete.
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From seashells to cement, nature inspires tougher building material

Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to ...