Additive manufacturing shines with promise. The discipline, also known as 3D printing, holds the promise of being the most powerful, efficient and versatile method of manufacturing, enabling a whole ...

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Researchers uncover the mathematical structure behind mesmerizing tiling patterns, linking their visual appeal to the ...

PITTSBURGH--Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an efficient new way to quickly analyze complex geometric models by borrowing a computational approach that has made photorealistic ...

The Sun Temple overlooks the Cliff Palace dwelling at Mesa Verde. Mesa Verde National Park's ancient cliff dwellings are impressive. But there may be something more extraordinary than meets the ...

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