Re-creating Roman concrete

The World

Every wonder why certain ancient Roman structures are still standing and that parking garage down the street started crumbling after a few decades? Scientists have determined that the concrete used in ancient Rome had a self-healing quality — that makes it more durable and long-lasting than today’s stuff. The World’s Anna Kusmer reports. 

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