Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

How do children learn to cooperate with others? A new cross-cultural study suggests that the answer depends less on universal rules and more on the social norms surrounding the child. In the study, ...

Purple Shape Craft is a powerful and intuitive web application designed for creating, manipulating, and exporting unique shapes using CSS and SVG. Whether you're a designer, developer, or creative ...

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

Storytelling is one of the most powerful forces for social change. At first glance, it may seem simple: share a story that engages people. But effective storytelling does much more. It opens minds, ...

Turn on any holiday movie and you’re almost guaranteed to see snow. The fluffy white stuff is synonymous with the season, but not everyone gets the chance to enjoy — or endure — it. If you want to ...

They may look like deals from your favorite retailer or even like a celebrity endorses them, but before you click to buy this holiday season, beware. Experts warn that scammers are increasingly using ...

In the vibrant landscape of South Los Angeles, at Marlton School, LAUSD’s pioneering pre-K through 12 campus for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Ilekun si ęda (Door to Creation) by Nazar Bombata ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists create a shape-shifting material that snaps into 13 forms using stored energy and magnetic fields. (CREDIT: Nature ...

A new multi-use development is being planned for a site just off Interstate 20 in Talladega County. The Strand at Lincoln will take shape on 18 acres off Stemley Road in Lincoln, less than two miles ...