Unlike limestone, calcium hydroxide—a zero-carbon precursor for lime and cement production—emits only water when heated in a kiln to produce lime. Inspired by this, a UCLA Samueli School of ...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...

Many professionals expect wines grown in limestone soil to be more focused and acid-driven—but is there a reason why?

The best reaction for use in our hand warmers was the 'slaking' of lime. It generated enough heat for our purposes, and involved chemicals (water, calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide) that are ...