Concrete 2 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption An isolated cement cube created by the lab of Rice materials scientist Rouzbeh Shahsavari. Microscopic cubes and other shapes may serve as 'seeds' in programmable cement for stronger, less porous and more environmentally friendly concrete. Credit Multiscale Materials Laboratory/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.