Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) is putting innovative paper-based microscopes in the hands of teachers and education ...

Engineers 3D-print magnet-filled films that act like “magnetic muscles,” letting soft robots curl, twist, and shrink under a ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

Editor’s Note: December 10, 2025: We’ve reviewed these selections to ensure they are available and competitively priced. To further update our coverage, with a focus on ease-of-use, we’ve called in ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option. Since 2004 ...

The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

Iranians are turning to gold as sanctions and government policy destroy their currency. The average inflation rate in Iran has climbed to over 40 percent (based on CPI) on an annual basis. According ...

Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget ...

Abstract: Origami is known as a traditional art of paper folding. It has attracted extensive attention due to its self-folding mechanism, shape-morphing capability, and deployable structures. This ...