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🔬 Science July 14, 2026 at 03:54 PM

How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? A 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers New Clues About the Material's Impressive Durability

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Researchers uncovered a chemical process explaining the millennia-long durability of Roman concrete, a discovery that could lead to better modern building materials.

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