Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

George Pólya’s random walk theorem absolved him of being a lurker and revealed how the laws of chance interact with physical ...

A mesmerizing close-up of vibrant, bite-sized candy snacks bursting with fiery spice and glossy colors as each piece is crunched slowly. The mix of sweet heat and playful shapes creates an oddly ...

Many people assume that men prefer women with large breasts. Researchers have attempted to justify this belief with the concept of “reproductive readiness,” the idea that evolution has shaped men to ...

A new Journal of Marketing study sheds light on how family size drives differences in education spending. Conducted by researchers Phyllis Xue Wang (Renmin University of China), Ce Liang (City ...

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The Battery Experts video series with Anthony Chalou from Anton Paar explores the crucial aspects of particle size and shape in electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. In this video, Anthony ...

In 1986 Belgian mathematician Jean Bourgain posed a seemingly simple question that continued to puzzle researchers for decades. No matter how you deform a convex shape—consider shaping a ball of clay ...

Ever wondered why your morning brew tastes so much better in that one special mug? It’s not just in your head. The weight, colour, shape, and size of your cup can totally transform how your coffee ...

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