Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks that can be used to build lunar habitats, if they get damaged in the moon’s harsh ...

Humanity’s plans to build homes on the Moon are no longer just dreams; they're becoming a scientific reality. Scientists are working to turn lunar soil into sturdy bricks, and surprisingly, tiny ...

Researchers at IISc have developed an innovative bacteria-based technique to repair cracks in bricks made from lunar soil simulants. Using the bacterium 'Sporosarcina pasteurii', they successfully ...

We're going to be on the Moon a lot more often soon, and that means we'll need places to rest, conduct research, and work there. Building habitats and maintaining them will be tough, but bacteria ...

As a homeowner, the most fundamental part of your home is its foundation. It’s the bedrock that holds it all together – so it’s important to periodically monitor it for problems that may need repair.

My 10-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a special ...

Imagine a house whose walls could quietly mend tiny cracks before you ever notice them. That idea just moved a little closer to reality thanks to new research that blends fungus and bacteria into a ...