Rome wasn't built in a day, but they sure had strong concrete
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A team of interdisciplinary researchers have recently discovered one answer to why these ancient Roman buildings have weathered the test of time — while many modern, concrete structures seem to crumble after a few decades.
The answer: self-healing concrete.
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