It is no secret that all levels of government are facing unprecedented budget deficits. While state and municipal revenues are dropping, infrastructure needs are growing and the question of ...

The Romans might have built the first roads for overland movement of army troops, slaves and officials, but the future might come from the Netherlands. The good ol' asphalt could soon be replaced by ...

With many countries in Africa planning or implementing major highway building programs, demand for asphalt is expected to rise. That has prompted an increase in asphalt imports and a French asphalt ...

In the winter of 2021, the first-ever asphalt additive made from recycled plastic bottles was commercialized. It features NEWTLAC 5000, a new additive with exceptionally high durability, oil ...

It's getting to the point where it seems like adding a dash of graphene can improve just about anything. The latest example is something you probably wouldn't expect to benefit from the addition of ...

Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they're additionally being used ...

Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS ...

Bay County crews have officially completed South Burnt Mill Creek Road. Commissioner Doug Moore says it was covered with ...

In the summer, dark asphalt roads and roofs absorb heat from the sun and then put it back into the air, making cities get hotter and take longer to cool off, in what’s called the urban heat island ...