ATHENS — A group of scientists and researchers at Ohio University are turning the legacy of the coal industry on its head by taking waste that could lead to acid mine drainage and transforming it into ...

The renewable materials science program educates students in the science of materials and products made from renewable resources. The program provides an in-depth knowledge of materials such as wood, ...

We are living in a period in time in which the wave of environmental consciousness is taking root as it is pushed not only by activists, but by government institutions, companies, and consumers. At ...

Discover how rainscreen façades redefine the building envelope by integrating solar technology as an architectural material.

Here’s what you really need to know about mining and climate change. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review's weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, ...

If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

Rapid urbanisation worldwide means every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 per cent of global emissions.

Iowa State's Steve W. Martin is leading an effort to develop new battery technology that uses and adds value to Iowa resources. Researchers also want to scale up the new batteries for industrial uses.

First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics across fast-growing end-markets Dow's agreement with New ...