MIT's insights on materials circularity highlight the need for sustainable practices in construction, prioritizing longevity ...

In 1995, divers first noticed a group of bizarre sandy "crop circles" on the seabed around Amami Oshima Island, southwest ...

Abstract: This article presents a novel variable stiffness actuator (VSA) capable of wide-range stiffness regulation and has a compact structure. A cam-circular beam mechanism is proposed in the ...

Thanks to computer numerical control (CNC) fabrication technologies, the method may also be applied to design-laminated timber gridshells. Credit: ©2025 Masaaki Miki and Toby Mitchell CC-BY-ND A new ...

For decades, computer-aided design (CAD) has been the cornerstone of modern engineering. Yet much of the workflow still relies on manual repetition, rigid processes and human interpretation. Engineers ...

Behind layers of plaster, paint, and finishes lies an intricate network of pipes, electrical conduits, beams, and other structural elements that make a building function and stand, yet remain ...

A remarkable discovery in Crete has reinvigorated debate over the origins behind one of ancient Greece’s most enduring legends, drawing attention from one of the world’s most celebrated archaeology ...

Like grains of sand slipping through the top of an hourglass, justifications for world exhibitions are dwindling. The environmental consequences of millions of visitors circling the planet to visit a ...

“The selection helper identifies additional edges that the user may want to chamfer or fillet based on the current selection. This reduces the tedious task of selecting many edges manually.” It’s a ...

This study explores the integration of energy-driven circular design principles within the built environment, aiming to foster sustainable, low-carbon cities and buildings. Currently as urbanization ...

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