What if your walls could power your lights? Chinese professor Zhou Yang has developed a revolutionary cement that doesn’t just hold buildings together — it helps power them. By combining cement with hydrogel, his material harvests heat from the environment and converts it into usable electricity using a high Seebeck coefficient. This game-changing tech doesn’t rely on sunlight, fuel, or motion. From energy-generating highways to self-powered smart buildings, Zhou’s discovery could redefine the future of infrastructure. Read more on how this breakthrough could revolutionize the cement industry #SmartCement #EnergyInnovation #SustainableConstruction #ThermoelectricTech #GreenInfrastructure

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Looking for a heartwarming dish to impress your loved ones? This Marry Me Chicken Soup is creamy, flavorful, and impossibly delicious! Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Salt and pepper, to taste - 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium) - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 cup spinach, chopped - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish) Directions: 1. Heat that glorious olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add your diced chicken thighs, and sprinkle them with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is beautifully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble away for about 10 minutes so all those delicious flavors can blend together. 3. Stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes, just until everything is heated through and fragrant. 4. Toss in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into the soup, creating a creamy, dreamy texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—this is your masterpiece! 5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if you're feeling fancy. Nutritional Values (per serving): - Serving Size: 1 cup - Calories: 400 - Protein: 28g - Fat: 27g - Carbohydrates: 10g - Fiber: 2g Cozy up with a bowl of this Marry Me Chicken Soup, and you may just find someone falling head over heels! #ChickenSoup #ComfortFood #CozyMeals #CreamyDeliciousness #CookingAtHome

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