Nick Lowe
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I love our piecemeal reproduction of Roman concrete. It's one of the best, most engaging real world examples of epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology there is. So damn good.
Roman concrete's 2,000-year durability secret finally decoded
The exceptional strength comes from 'hot mixing' quicklime directly with volcanic ash at high temperatures. This creates distinctive lime clasts that grant remarkable self-healing properties. buff.ly/3EQOcxi
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The exceptional strength comes from 'hot mixing' quicklime directly with volcanic ash at high temperatures. This creates distinctive lime clasts that grant remarkable self-healing properties. buff.ly/3EQOcxi
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We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was So Durable
The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.
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February 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I love our piecemeal reproduction of Roman concrete. It's one of the best, most engaging real world examples of epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology there is. So damn good.
Reposted by Nick Lowe
Reposted by Nick Lowe
The Israeli-Palestinian film "No Other Land" has been nominated for an Oscar for best documentary feature. Watch our interview with co-director Yuval Abraham.
Israeli Director of “No Other Land” Slams Claims of Antisemitism After Berlin Film Fest Controversy
We continue our conversation with Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham about the award-winning new documentary No Other Land, which he co-directed with Palestinian activist Basel Adra,…
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January 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Israeli-Palestinian film "No Other Land" has been nominated for an Oscar for best documentary feature. Watch our interview with co-director Yuval Abraham.