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Construction technologists are looking at lots of unusual alternative building materials. For example, corn cobs are making a comeback as an eco-friendly option. And old newspapers are being transformed into a wood-like material that is flame-retardant and waterproof. Here this week with news about combining fungi and bacteria to create a viable building material, is our Science and Technology reporter Bond, Ralph Bond.
You can read the full article here: Fungi Building Blocks