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As print subscriptions decline, a Japanese newspaper is giving its printing presses new life by sharing them with independent magazine creators. The move supports a thriving zine community that's drawing thousands to Tokyo fairs.
An 82-year-old artist in Japan is keeping alive a 19th-century tradition that transforms fresh catches into stunning works of art. What started as fishermen's record-keeping has blossomed into a vibrant fine art form.
Scientists are using 3D printing technology to make life-saving CAR T-cell cancer therapy faster and cheaper. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who currently can't access or afford this cutting-edge treatment.
A robotic printer just built Europe's largest 3D-printed apartment building in France, completing in 34 days what normally takes months. The breakthrough could make affordable housing faster and cheaper to build.
Gurindervir Singh, a 25-year-old from a small Punjab village, became India's fastest man by running 100 meters in 10.09 seconds. He's the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier, achieving this historic feat twice within 24 hours.
A new open-source design lets researchers build humanoid robot legs for just $2,500 using 3D printers and off-the-shelf parts. The breakthrough could democratize robotics research and speed up AI development by making experiments affordable for labs everywhere.
Hannah Brier just became Wales' fastest woman ever, shattering a 200m record that stood for nearly half a century. The 28-year-old who almost quit the sport last year now holds both of her country's sprint records.
Punjab's Gurindervir Singh just became the first Indian to run 100 meters in under 10.10 seconds, shattering a national record he'd already broken just 24 hours earlier. The 25-year-old's historic 10.09-second sprint proves what he's believed since childhood: Indians can compete with the world's fastest.
A rejected 1985 invention for a three-sided zipper is now reality thanks to MIT researchers who brought it to life with 3D printing. The Y-zipper transforms tents, medical casts, and robots from soft to rigid with the push of a button.
A century-old quote is helping people finish big projects without exhaustion. The secret: stop running marathons and start sprinting instead.
Scientists at Harvard have developed a breakthrough way to 3D print artificial muscles that twist, bend, and grip objects just like human muscles do. The innovation could transform everything from robotic surgery to adaptive devices that respond to their environment.
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.
Revolutionary DNA profiling technology now diagnoses brain tumors with 95% accuracy, helping doctors personalize treatment for 90,000 Americans diagnosed annually. From molecular fingerprinting to new ways of crossing the brain's protective barrier, researchers are turning one of medicine's toughest challenges into a story of hope.
A Brownsville, Texas boy saved his chore money to buy a 3D printer, then turned it into a thriving business making custom keychains and fidget tools. His ultimate goal? Buying his mom a house someday.
Eddie Nketia just clocked a blistering 9.74 seconds in the 100 meters, but Mother Nature had other plans for the record books. The Australian sprinter's lightning-fast time won't count as an official record because of a massive tailwind nearly three times the legal limit.
Mark English became the first Irish man to win a Diamond League track event, sprinting past four runners in the final 10 meters to claim victory in Shanghai. The 33-year-old's stunning finish earned him a meeting record and $20,000 prize.
A 3D printing company that won NASA's lunar habitat challenge is using space technology to create beautiful, strong building panels with 90% less material. The lattice printing method developed for Mars is making construction on Earth more efficient and sustainable.
A state-owned printing company in Ghana just proved that doing more with less isn't just a corporate buzzword. Ghana Publishing Company Limited turned an 8% spending cut and 20% revenue boost into their biggest profit ever.
The University of Illinois' IDEA Lab is breaking down barriers by offering virtual reality headsets, gaming consoles, and 3D printing equipment to students of any major, completely free. Located in Grainger Library's basement, the lab is creating a third space where students can explore cutting-edge technology, destress, and build friendships. #
From platform doors that prevent accidents to eco-friendly printing inks, Singapore has become a global innovation powerhouse. Six products designed in the city-state are quietly improving millions of lives worldwide.
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