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The home in Wanstead, north east London, has hit the market for £3 million despite average property prices in the area sitting at £756,000.

It's estimated that one in ten Britons suffer with rosacea-and Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Vicky Pattison is one of them.

Concrete accounts for about 8% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, notes CNN. But a research team at the University of Pennsylvania just used a robotic 3D printer to construct a bridge with "complex, lattice-like patterns" that are just as strong and durable — but with materials that absorb more carbon dioxide. Check out the photos of the "Diamanti" projects "post-tensioned concrete canopy". And CNN's report includes an animated photo showing the 3D printer in action: While most regular concrete absorbs carbon dioxide (up to 30% of its production emissions over its entire life cycle, according to some research), Diamanti's enhanced concrete mixture absorbs 142% more carbon dioxide than conventional concrete mixes. Its first design, a pedestrian bridge, uses 60% less material while retaining mechanical strength, says Masoud Akbarzadeh, an associate professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the lab that spearheaded the project. "Through millions of years of evolution, nature has learned that you don't need material everywhere," says Akbarzadeh. "If you take a cross section of a bone, you realize that bone is quite porous, but there are certain patterns within which the load (or weight) is transferred." By mimicking the structures in certain porous bones — known as triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures — âDiamanti also increased the surface area of the bridge, increasing the concrete mixture's carbon absorption potential by another 30%... According to Akbarzadeh, 3D printing reduces construction time, material, and energy use by 25%, and its structural system reduces the need for steel by 80%, minimizing use of another emissions-heavy material. He added that using the technique with Diamanti's concrete significantly cuts greenhouse gas emissions compared to regular construction techniques, and reduces construction costs by 25% to 30%. "Even without the material innovation, the higher surface itself allows higher CO2 absorption," one engineering lecturer tells CNN. The project was a collaboration with chemical company Sika, funded with grants from the U.S. Energy Department, and is now preparing its first full-size prototype in France. The team has published their findings in the journal Advanced Functional Materials earlier this year.

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Vital service is supplying food and other support to more than 20,000 people each year

DAPHNE BARAK: The pressure has been steadily building on Prince Andrew ever since the Mail on Sunday first exposed his involvement with disgraced sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein in 2011.

The former rugby union star, 39, played for England from 2012 until 2015 before retiring from the sport altogether in 2022.

The beloved actor, 85, is best known for his roles in Only Fools and Horses, A Touch of Frost, and Open All Hours.

The actors were spotted on the set of their new movie One Night Only on Saturday afternoon.

Ana Nycole Gomes spent her teenage years training to be a nun - until one offhand comment completely changed the trajectory of her life.

Aston Kutcher says his dashing looks got in the way of his acting career. The star - who cemented a place in Hollywood with his comedic roles - said he lost opportunities due to his appearance.

Strictly star Amber Davies has passionately defended her place on the show after critics slammed her for having professional dance training.

Ordering a Chinese takeaway is a weekend treat enjoyed by millions-but worries about high cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity can easily put you off your dinner.

Someone who stayed in it said she felt someone touch her in the night

Venezuela Fury has revealed she's not yet met her future in-laws despite being engaged to her fiancé Noah.

Ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall, who celebrates his 47th birthday today, was compared to Kate Middleton when he and Zara tied the knot in 2011.

A reality TV hopeful has opened up about what Rylan Clark and Robert Rinder are really like when the cameras stop rolling. Luke Worley, 32, first appeared on reality TV back in 2016.

It was dawn on a summer's day in 2021 when Russia's secret policemen swooped on one of the country's leading opposition journalists.

Kylie Jenner rocked a skintight pink ensemble and wig as she was joined by her mini-me daughter Stormi at her star-studded pop-up event in Los Angeles on Friday.

The discount supermarket has pulled their £3.99 steaks from its shelves due to a packaging error which means the product poised a risk to those with allergies to milk.

As the Coronation got under way, it was noticed that a feather on Princess Anne's headpiece was almost entirely obscuring Harry's view.