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Northwestern University researchers have developed a new sustainable solution to tackle climate change and rising sea levels.
The researchers applied a gentle electric current to marine soils to create a natural cement between seawater-soaked sand grains.
The electricity has the capacity to transform some of its ingredients into solid calcium carbonate, the same material used to make mollusk shells.
Researchers are optimistic that this approach could provide a long-lasting, affordable, and environmentally friendly solution for reinforcing global coastlines.
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