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A single application of ‘smart’ self-repairing coating is being developed to dramatically extend rust protection for buildings, bridges, cars and other steel components.

Drier climates are exacerbating an expensive problem for millions of Australians whose homes sit on expansive soils prone to shrinkage cracks, which have already cost insurance companies and individuals billions of dollars in damage bills.

Researchers have created a “puff pastry-inspired” cement by repeatedly rolling and folding it into thin layers, producing a material that resists cracking far better than conventional cement while slowing heat transfer.

The UK could meet its housing targets of up to 300,000 new homes each year, swapping high-carbon building materials for straw without running out of supply, according to new research.

More than 30 leaders from international cities will convene at UNSW Sydney for a global conference focused on creating healthier, more sustainable and equitable urban centers.