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A new set of molecular building blocks aims to make complex chemistry as simple and accessible as a toy construction kit. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators ...

See how recycled plastic bricks are revolutionizing homebuilding, turning waste into affordable, snap-together housing in just five days.