Termite-Inspired Building Materials

Termite mound. Oratile Leipego, via Wikimedia Commons.

Around the world, there is a need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly construction materials. See how scientists took inspiration from termite mounds to create alternative building materials that are stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional clay bricks. (There are two versions of this article for lower and higher reading levels).

Read more at the Science Journal for Kids: What can termites teach us about better building materials?