Scientists produced the first simulated ... enable engineers to push the boundaries of design” to create safer, more earthquake-resistant buildings, said Jesus de la Garza, program director ...

A lick of paint could help make brick houses earthquake resistant ... resin and glass fibres. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist ...

Melbourne have created a new process that will help create bendable concrete and prevent the collapse of buildings and other structures during an earthquake. The material which scientists have ...

including a magnitude 5.4 earthquake, putting their resin to the ultimate test. Despite a further five earthquakes during the test period, the cracks remained sealed. In fact, open cracks even ...

SINGAPORE - Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) who set out to create a ... is not only bomb-resistant as well, but also capable of withstanding earthquakes.