Topology has real implications in the world. For example, topological techniques can be brought to bear on calculating the trajectories of spacecraft, and missions have been saved by the efforts of ...

A new prototype of a knitting machine creates solid, knitted shapes, adding stitches in any direction—forward, backward and ...

Shannon Pruden receives funding from National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development and National Science Foundation. Karinna Rodriguez does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...

A new prototype of a knitting machine creates solid, knitted shapes, adding stitches in any direction – forward, backward and diagonal – so users can construct a wide variety of shapes and add ...

New legislation requires a semester-long personal finance education course for all California high school students by the ...

What do puzzles, gymnastics, writing and using maps all have in common? They all rely on people’s ability to visualize objects as they spin, flip or turn in space, without physically moving them. This ...

New research shows that the superior colliculus, a primitive brain region, can independently interpret visual information.

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Parents have long been warned against too much sugar in a child's diet, but recent research highlights just how far-reaching ...

Big stacking blocks are a great development toy that can last beyond the toddler years. They have enriching benefits that ...

Do you ever look at chopsticks and think, "Oh, such an engineering marvel!" Most likely not. Some of the best designs are the ...

How Number Systems Shape Our Thinking, And What This Means For Learning, Language And Culture. Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it's 2,400).