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3D Printing a Mathematical Mystery from Reddit
A six-year-old internet mystery is solved, revealing how the bizarre and beautiful "maths trumpet" is a 3D visualization of the multiple complex solutions to the equation (-2)^x.
Scientists 3D-print glass nanostructures with near-100% reflectance
Using a newly developed resin and a high-precision printing process, researchers have fabricated nanoscale glass structures that achieve nearly perfect light reflectance, opening up new possibilities for the material in advanced optics.
Scientists develop a ‘prism for sound,’ turning noise into an acoustic rainbow
Researchers have developed a novel device that splits a mix of sounds into its constituent frequencies, essentially creating an “acoustic rainbow.”
3D printing promises more efficient ways to make custom explosives and rocket propellants
3D printing can be used to build with all kinds of materials – even those that go ‘boom.’…
3D-printing the brain’s blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery – new technique shows how
3D printers can lay down more than just layers of melted plastic. Dedraw Studio/iStock via Getty Images Plus…
Printing Deliciousness: The Future of Cooking with 3D Food Printers
Researchers at Columbia University‘s Creative Machines Lab are exploring the potential of 3D-printed food to replace traditional cooking…
Triangular Tanks? An Engineering Curiosity—And as Weird as They Sound
Just when you thought you’ve seen all that engineers have to offer: YouTube creator James Bruton continues his…
MIT Researchers Created a 3D-Printed “Robotic” Heart That Can Mimic Patients’ Real Hearts
Engineers at MIT have developed a 3D-printed robotic heart that could aid doctors in tailoring treatments to individual…
Novel 3D-Printed “Bioink” Structures Are Made From Modified Bacteria
The humble Escherichia coli bacteria has seen its fair share of use in the scientific community; what was…