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Solid knitting: a different spin on 3D printing that can make furniture out of yarn

Meet solid knitting, 3D printing's close cousin that makes sophisticated solid objects out of yarn that are both sustainable and reconfigurable.

This invisible mask removes 99.8% of germs from the air

Respiratory diseases are on the rise among industrial workers, and regular masks just don't cut it.

Meet the Inflatable Bike Helmet That Fits in Your Bag

Who's been waiting for a foldable helmet?

Planned tallest building in the US receives approval for 'unlimited' height

The tallest skyscraper in the US won't be in New York or Chicago.

How a lizard tail inspired a new building system that sheds parts to escape catastrophic collapse

How a trick used by lizards can help us make safer buildings.

Liquid metal 3D printing can create new furniture pieces in seconds

Would you buy objects printed with this technique?

Meet Dragon Firefighter: A robot that uses water to fly

The robot spews water from its body, resembling how dragons are depicted spouting fire from their mouths in movies and books.

The world’s first true female car crash dummy is here — and it's a big deal

Car crash tests check a vehicle's safety only for men. Here is how a dummy representing the ladies can make the tests better.

Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required

This cloak is not invisible but it will keep your car cool in summers and warm in winters, doesn't that sound like magic.

Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

This lizard-like robot can outperform Mars rovers

Here is a lizard-inspired robot that is as creepy and fascinating as real lizards, and wishes to explore Mars.

Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children's playgrounds

Old turbine blades cannot be recycled for energy production but they can be reused for fun and aesthetics.

Japan's tallest residential building is a "vertical garden city"

Tokyo's new pair of green skyscrapers shows how to live in harmony with nature.

New house 3D printing concept blends concrete and wood for cheap, sustainable buildings

Would you print a house?

Saudi Arabia plans to build a massive skyscraper that stretches for 75 miles and can host 5 million people

It's expected to cost up to a trillion dollars and house about five million people when fully completed.

The UK has some of the least energy-efficient housing in Europe – here’s how to fix this

Poorly constructed housing can seriously affect people’s health and wellbeing. And with the UK having some of the oldest buildings in Europe, that’s a lot of housing not fit for purpose. Almost 2.5 million families in the UK live in poor housing conditions and suffer from fuel poverty. This means they are unable to maintain […]

Researchers from Japan want to make artificial gravity on Mars with "Glass" structures

The 'Glass' building can speed up the process of developing human settlements on other planets by producing Earth-like gravity.

Can this futuristic, driverless tram revitalize abandoned railways?

Would you travel in one of these?

Colorful urban environments, even in virtual reality, can help city-dwellers' wellbeing

Researchers used virtual reality to test the impact of changes made to urban settings.

Pathogens influence building architecture -- the coronavirus will be no exception

From something simple as ensuring air circulation to futuristic designs, building can be our ally in the fight against diseases.

Mortar-filled tennis balls could make structures more resistant to earthquakes

It's a cheap technique that could go a long way.

Waterlamp generates light and electricity for 45 days with just half a liter of seawater

The WaterLight is a cordless lamp that converts saltwater into electricity to emit light anywhere.

Dome-shaped house in Italy is 3-D printed entirely from local clay

Humans have been building mud dwellings for thousands of years. It's time to go back to the roots.

Seoul is replacing street lamps with smart poles that offer electricity and WiFi

You can access WiFI, charge your electric car and even your drone from these poles.

Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones

The net ecosystem service of an urban tree is worth thousands of dollars.

Small towns are bigger than we think -- and the world is more connected than ever

Urban and rural demographics seem to be changing faster than policy is keeping up.

Lithuania's capital will turn into massive open-air cafe, respecting physical distancing

Reopening cities is one thing, but how could we reopen cafes while still maintaining social distancing? This city has an idea.

The unseen dance between urban planning and pandemics

Buildings can be an ally in our fight against viruses.

Buildings grown by bacteria -- it's not as crazy as it sounds, and it's actively researched

Could the future's buildings be... alive?

Italian hospital 3D prints ventilator parts, saves lives

A remarkable example of technology aiding medics in a crucial time.

Soft robot hand can sweat to keep itself cool

Inspired by human's unique ability to keep cool, researchers have designed a soft robot that sweats.

Urban pigeons often have maimed feet. Now, researchers know why -- and it's not what you think

Human activity -- and quite possibly, human hair -- is to blame.

Da Vinci's bridge that never was -- how the world missed an architectural revolution

If it would have been accepted at the time, it would have revolutionized architecture.

How UV lights could end up saving crane species

A simple way to help bird populations.

Trees help keep cities cool and cozy -- especially if there's a lot of them

In truth, all cities in the world would benefit from planting more trees.

Look at all these faces. None of them are real -- they were created by an AI

Un-real.

Luxembourg to become the first country to make public transportation free

It's Luxembourg's moment in the spotlight.

Finland's 100-year gift to itself: a beautiful, futuristic, and free library

What better gift could there be?

Scientists develop self-lubricating, smart condoms

An innovation which will make a lot of people happyier.

Banksy stencil sells for $1.3 million -- then immediately self-destructs

The painting doubled in value, since this is Banksy world and normal rules don't seem to apply.

This robot passes through pipes to see where they're leaking

The small robot that could.

US Marines will save $70,000 by 3D-printing F-35 part

3D printing is making quite the splash in the military.

Kalashnikov presents retro-futuristic electric car

It's interesting, but how many rounds per minute does it fire?

Korean supermarket wins at selling bananas

I need this in my life.

Sweden opens world's first electrified road, to charge e-vehicles on the run

It's a socket! It's a road! It's... both?

Braille Neue can be read just as easily with your eyes as with your fingertips

Writing that everyone can read.

Tokyo announces plan to build 350-meter skyscraper made from wood

A breathtaking, wood-based skyscraper.

Scientists outfit praying mantises with tiny 3D glasses, find new type of stereo vision

Turns out the praying mantis sees in 3D quite differently from us -- and this could be exploited by new drones.

Walk right in: Berlin's transit authority and Adidas create unique, wearable shoe-passes

Only 500 pairs will be made.

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