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After the 2025 Southern California wildfires reduced neighborhoods to ash, journalist Nonny de la Peña discovered something unexpected beneath the rubble. Her team's 3D scanning technology revealed surprising survivors among the devastation, offering hope to families who lost everything.
Google just made powerful medical AI tools free for hospitals and developers worldwide. The new technology can analyze 3D scans and understand doctor speech with near-perfect accuracy.
A South Korean research team has developed technology that transforms any smartphone screen into a glasses-free 3D display using a film thinner than a credit card. The breakthrough could bring 3D viewing to billions of mobile devices worldwide.
Researchers have digitally preserved the world's most endangered marine mammal using advanced scanning technology. The detailed 3D models of a rare vaquita skeleton are now freely available online to inspire conservation efforts.
Three engineers from IIT Gandhinagar are revolutionizing construction with 3D printing technology that builds earthquake-resistant homes in weeks instead of months. Their startup MiCoB just delivered India's first 3D-printed military housing unit to the Indian Army.
Scientists at Caltech and USC created a medical imaging system that produces vivid 3D color images of tissue and blood vessels in under a minute, without radiation or dyes. The breakthrough could transform how doctors detect cancer, monitor nerve damage, and study the brain.
Rwanda is transforming its mining industry with cutting-edge digital technologies like 3D mapping and LiDAR scanning, making operations safer and more efficient. The shift positions the East African nation as a regional leader in modern mining practices.
Scientists in South Korea created an AI system that predicts hidden defects in 3D-printed metal parts, solving a critical safety problem that has held back the technology for years. The breakthrough could fast-track stronger, safer components for planes and cars.
Singapore is building its first pedestrian bridge using 3D printing technology, making construction six times faster while cutting the workforce in half. The groundbreaking project opens in 2028.
Researchers discovered how to control a metal's strength simply by adjusting laser speed during 3D printing, creating materials that can be tailored for any need. The breakthrough turns manufacturing into a design tool for next-generation technology.
Once reserved for engineers, consumer 3D printers are now landing in Thai homes, classrooms, and creative spaces thanks to accessible Chinese technology. A Bangkok shopping mall store is proving that everyday people can turn digital dreams into physical reality.
Singapore is constructing its first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge, cutting construction time by 75% while using half the workforce. The 10-meter bridge connecting Jurong West to Tengah town showcases how smart technology can solve labor shortages while building faster.
A 3D printer just built the exterior walls of Singapore's first printed childcare centre in two days, slashing construction time by more than half. The breakthrough technology could transform how buildings go up, making construction faster, safer, and quieter.
Singapore's growing space industry is using innovative technologies like 3D printing and space-ready cameras to slash satellite production costs and speed. The national space office is backing these local companies while updating policies for the expanding global space economy.
Singapore's Criminal Investigation Department now solves complex crimes in a quarter of the time using 3D scanners and drones. What once took investigators seven hours can now be done in under two hours, getting justice for victims faster than ever before.
Researchers have found a way to cool down a revolutionary 3D printing method that creates entire objects in seconds instead of building them layer by layer. The breakthrough could help the technology scale up for real-world manufacturing.
Malaysia is developing the country's first official standards for 3D construction printing, paving the way for faster, cheaper, and more sustainable building projects. The groundbreaking collaboration could position the nation as a regional leader in construction innovation.
France just completed Europe's largest 3D-printed affordable housing complex in barely over a month, proving this technology can dramatically speed up construction while cutting costs. The success has already sparked plans for an even bigger project with 40 units.
NASA launched three rockets into the aurora borealis over Alaska, creating the first-ever 3D map of the electrical currents powering the northern lights. The breakthrough could help protect satellites and improve our understanding of space weather.
Across Europe, volunteers are running round-the-clock 3D printing operations in spare rooms and garages, producing vital drone parts and equipment for Ukrainian soldiers. This grassroots network has manufactured over 100 tonnes of military supplies, filling critical gaps when official channels run dry.
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