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5 Cool DIY Tech Trends from World Maker Faire
By Kelly Dickerson published
About 700 inventors and innovators gathered here at the New York Hall of Science last weekend (Sept. 20-21) to show off cool creations and fun DIY projects at the fifth annual World Maker Faire.
Maker Faire Celebrates Innovation and Tech in NYC This Weekend
By Kelly Dickerson published
The World Maker Faire is coming to the New York Hall of Science in Queens this weekend (Sept. 20-21).
Muscle Tissue Could Make Robots More Lifelike
By Jillian Rose Lim published
A 3D-printed "bio-bot" powered by skeletal muscle tissue could give robots more precise control over its movements.
3D-Print a Brain with Free Government Library
By Rachael Rettner published
A new government website allows people to download, share and edit files for use in 3D-printing.
For One Night Stands, Girth Matters
By Rachael Rettner published
For one night stands, size does matter, but it's not penis length that women are concerned about — it's girth, a new study suggests.
Artist Creates Living Replica of Van Gogh's Ear
By Kelly Dickerson published
In a unique homage to Vincent van Gogh, an artist has created a 3D-printed living replica of the Dutch painter's famously severed ear.
3D-Printed Blood Vessels Could Be Used for Transplants
By Tanya Lewis published
Using 3D-printing methods, researchers have created artificial blood vessels in a lab. The bioprinted structures could be used for transplants or for testing new drugs, scientists say.
Easy-Bake Robots? 3D-Printed Bots Could Self-Assemble When Heated
By Elizabeth Howell published
Assembling a future robot could be as simple as heating it up. Two new studies demonstrate how 3D-printed robots could fold into shape and assemble themselves after being exposed to heat.
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