Each country has its national symbols of pride - from the Notre Dame de Paris to the Pyramids of Giza, to the Taj Mahal - that serve as a reminder of its rich history. However, due to the West’s colonial past, many incredible creations are not in their place of origin, instead, … [Read more...] about An authentic solution to the Parthenon’s missing marble
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Doctors transplant 3D-printed ear made from patient’s own cells
A 20-year-old woman born with a small and malformed ear received a new 3D-printed ear made up of her cells. The ear, which was designed to perfectly match her other ear, was successfully transplanted onto her head earlier this year in a clinical trial. The company behind this … [Read more...] about Doctors transplant 3D-printed ear made from patient’s own cells
This swimming robot shows how bacteria move
We all know it takes some practice learning to swim in the ocean with waves and riptides pulling at us. With some practice and experience, though, it becomes a fun, even fulfilling pastime. Now, imagine how hard it would be if the ocean were tar instead of water. This is … [Read more...] about This swimming robot shows how bacteria move
3D printing is finally… 3D
The birth of 3D printing has opened up whole new worlds of possibility regarding the accessibility, cost, and sustainability of certain materials. From the creation of 3D-printed houses, hearts, and furniture, this incredible planet-saving technique is growing in popularity as … [Read more...] about 3D printing is finally… 3D
Wind turbine components to be 3D printed on-site soon
When it comes to the design of wind turbines, the bigger they are, the better — at least in terms of cost savings and energy efficiency. However, one of the hurdles of building larger wind turbines is the challenging task of transporting these giant pieces of machinery to the … [Read more...] about Wind turbine components to be 3D printed on-site soon