Princeton engineers are twisting, stretching and creasing structures to create a new type of origami, one that changes its shape and properties in response to changing circumstances. The new method could be useful for prosthetics, […]
If you’ve ever fallen down the home-theater rabbit hole, you know how fast it turns into a maze of specs, acronyms, and “trust me, bro” advice. Good news: you don’t need a lottery win or […]
When most people think of computer simulations, they imagine sleek graphics or Hollywood-style animations. But for Tayfun Tezduyar, the James F. Barbour Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University, accuracy is everything.This post was originally […]
Soft magnetic materials can be easily magnetized and demagnetized, which makes them a key component in electrical power devices, such as generators, transformers, and amplifiers. As power electronics advance toward high-frequency operation, demand is growing […]
Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which makes it difficult […]
Companies may find it more profitable to misbehave and suffer penalties rather than follow the rules.This post was originally published on this site
In the criminal justice system, decisions about when and how long to detain people have historically been made by other people, like judges and parole boards. But that process is changing: Decision-makers increasingly include artificial […]
Most aluminum alloys made through additive manufacturing (AM) have very limited as-built ductility, which may lead to the adoption of more expensive, heavier alternative materials in applications such as automotive and aerospace parts. Limited ductility […]
Carlotta Rigotti, postdoctoral researcher at eLaw—Center for Law and Digital Technologies, has published a new article, “Desire in Code: Legal Perspectives on Sex Robots and Consent,” in Law, Culture and the Humanities.This post was originally […]
Nearly six decades after its invention, the design of the computer mouse has remained largely unchanged—with serious consequences for users.This post was originally published on this site
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