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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.

Man-made Skin Reveals How Sharks Swim So Fast
By Tanya Lewis published
Sharks are known for their speed and agility under the waves, but how their jagged skin enables these feats has long mystified scientists.

The Printed Face is Just the Beginning of a 3D Revolution (Op-Ed)
By Chris Sutcliffe published
The news that a man in Wales was able to have his face reconstructed after a serious motorbike accident has brought the wonder of 3D printing to the mainstream.
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