In an approach reminiscent of the classic board game "Battleship," Stanford researchers have discovered a way to characterize the microscopic structure of everyday materials such as sand and concrete ...

On an autumn afternoon, the Iittala glass factory hums with a rhythm that has remained largely unchanged for more than 140 years. The air is heavy with heat from the furnace, which roars at 1,450C as ...

Scientists are exploring a new class of origami structures that could help design and build different shapes for use in space. These structures are expected to be even more compact and reliable.

Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty. Researchers have now found a new class of origami that they call bloom patterns, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Maximalism is taking on a new form through the power of patterns. Piggybacking off of the hyper-saturated color drenching trend, there is a ...

In Java applications, object instantiation for different types is often handled through separate factory classes. While this approach works, it can become verbose and hard to maintain — especially ...

Factory farming isn't just cruel, but it's also known to be a source of serious pollution. That includes the methane livestock produce, which is a big contributor to our warming planet. It also ...