The jewelry landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026, with over 75% of professionals now relying on 3D printing for custom, rapid-turnaround pieces. For the avid maker, this means moving beyond ...

As the retro gaming community celebrates its 40th anniversary, a unique subculture is emerging where the chaotic, pixelated world of The Binding of Isaac and the clean lines of classic arcade icons ...

A new research paper examines how Digital Image Correlation is changing fracture testing of 3D printed polymers.

In a significant milestone, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic I (DESI) has completed its 3D map of the Universe—the highest resolution of any such map yet achieved—on sch ...

Sometimes, an aesthetic shift will sneak up on you and you won’t realize how ubiquitous it has become. Like when you suddenly noticed that all the jeans were baggy again. Or you looked around and saw ...

As impressive as the 3D printing process is, it can also be a bit time consuming. You are creating something out of nothing after all, and your printer needs to dispense and layer every square inch of ...

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools. MIT ...

Optical illusions are a fun and interesting way to challenge our brains and sharpen our observation skills. Sometimes, what we see at first glance is not the complete picture. There are hidden within ...

Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reporter Vibrant green, purple, and gold strings of beads are a staple of New Orlean’s ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up. By Jackie Delamatre New ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough ...

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