Beyond the Concrete

The intricate web of corporate corruption involving Chinese companies investing in U.S. colleges and universities is a tale of strategic manipulation and geopolitical maneuvering. The Wall Street Journal recently exposed the depth of this issu…

Introduction Concrete, a ubiquitous construction material, derives its strength and durability from a controlled curing process that involves hydration reactions between cement and water. Temperature plays a crucial role in this process, affecting …

Assessing Virginia’s Power Strategy As Virginia confronts the challenge of escalating electricity demand, projected to increase by 30 to 38 percent by 2035 and over 78 percent by 2050, the state’s reliance on renewable energy source…

Introduction In the pursuit of sustainability, the focus has largely been on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. While this is undoubtedly crucial, it presents an oversimplification of the issue. Embodied carbon, which refers to the CO2 produc…