Scientists stunned by potential of tiny organism to revolutionize the future of building design: 'This research lays the groundwork'

Scientists stunned by potential of tiny organism to revolutionize the future of building design: 'This research lays the groundwork'

A study has shown that certain environmental bacteria strains are effective ingredients in making biocement, a more eco-friendly alternative to highly polluting cement. Dimitrios Terzis is the study's lead author, a senior scientist at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland, and a co-founder of Medusoil. The company produces organic binders and opened a production facility in 2024, according to an EPFL news release. Medusoil…