Abstract: 3D shape reconstruction from multiple hand-drawn sketches is an intriguing way to 3D shape modeling. Currently, state-of-the-art methods employ neural networks to learn a mapping from ...

Decades of research has viewed DNA as a sequence-based instruction manual; yet every cell in the body shares the same genes – so where is the language that writes the memory of cell identities?

Can you drill a hole in a cube that an identical cube could fall through? Prince Rupert of the Rhine first asked this question in the 17th century, and he soon found out the answer is yes. One can ...

After more than three centuries, a geometry problem that originated with a royal bet has been solved. Imagine you’re holding two equal-size dice. Is it possible to bore a tunnel through one die that’s ...

The world’s largest 3D-printed community is taking shape in Texas, perfecting a process that the developer says is a cheaper, quicker and less wasteful option to the traditional homebuilding process.

Creating 3D shapes can be an enjoyable and educational experience, whether for school projects, design models, or creative crafts. These shapes can be made from paper, cardboard, clay, or digital ...

Drawing inspiration from ancient art forms – kirigami (paper cutting) and origami (paper folding) – researchers have found a new way to create metamaterials. Artificially engineered, metamaterials ...

These two worksheets focus on 3D shapes. Use them in KS1 and KS2 primary maths lessons. They provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning about the names and properties of 3D shapes. This ...

The new technique enables the generation of sharper, more lifelike 3D shapes — like these robotic bees — without the need to retrain or finetune a generative AI model. Credits: MIT News MIT ...

How few corners can a shape have and still tile the plane?” mathematician Gábor Domokos asked me over pizza. His deceptively simple question was about the geometry of tilings, also called ...