Bioinspired strategy creates complex 3D curved structures via programmed shrinkage

The shape of biological structures, ranging from flower petals to the limbs or organs of animals, is often naturally best ...
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B-21 Raider: Hunting mobile ASAT systems in Pacific conflicts

The B-21 Raider is not just another bomber. It represents a generational leap in American airpower — a $700 million stealth ...

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools

The act of puncture – stabbing something with a sharp tool – is incredibly widespread in the natural world. Examples of ...
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Programmable metasurface generates dozens of holograms at once

Over the past few decades, engineers have developed various devices that can create holograms, three-dimensional (3D) or ...
Investopedia

How Investment Banks Shape Modern Economies: Key Roles & Functions

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Investment banks facilitate capital market activities and help with price ...

The four Gene Roddenberry rules that guided Star Trek's starship designs

When Gene Roddenberry created "Star Trek" in the 1960s, he instituted several rules for starship design that are still ...
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7 Things You Need for an Ergonomically Correct Workstation

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Updated October 12, ...
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Optimizing Supply Chains: From Raw Materials to Consumers

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...