The 19th-century German toy pieces, made with quartz sand, chalk and linseed oil, allowed kids to create realistic structures ...

Gold and other heavy elements are born in some of the universe’s most violent events—but scientists still struggle to understand the nuclear steps that create them. Now, nuclear physicists have ...

Most materials, especially metals and ceramics, are crystals. Their atoms are arranged in three-dimensional lattices that repeat the same exact pattern, over and over again. But there's a well-known ...

Our weekly to do column rounds up multiple concerts, comedy shows, basketball and hockey games, a farmers market, art exhibits and much more going on Feb. 26 to March 4.

Ever had an idea for something that looked cool, but wouldn't work well in practice? When it comes to designing things like decor and personal accessories, generative artificial intelligence (genAI) ...

Roblox has announced a beta tool which enables users to create interactive 3D models from text prompts, an upgrade to its existing 3D asset generation tool revealed last year. The feature was ...

Visually, the “Klein bottle” doesn’t seem all that impressive. On first glance it looks like a trendy Japandi-style vase. And yet it has fascinated mathematicians for more than 140 years. To ...

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the go-to method for designing most of today's physical products. Engineers use CAD to turn 2D sketches into 3D models that they can then test and refine before sending ...

Getting ready for a Java interview in 2025? It can feel like a lot, especially with so many different things to know. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been coding for a while, this guide is ...

The Chinese artist-designer speaks about her artistic heritage, lifelong philosophy and mission to revive traditional China’s craftsmanship for the 21st century. You come from a remarkable artistic ...