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 ...

Abstract: Creating 3D shapes from 2D drawings is an important problem with applications in content creation for computer animation and virtual reality. We introduce a new sketch-based system, ...

Abstract: To understand current practice and explore the potential for more comprehensive evaluations of 3D immersive sketching, drawing, and painting, we present a survey of evaluation methodologies ...

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 ...

It's shaping up to be another top-heavy race loaded with quality candidates for the 2024-25 Kia NBA MVP. Shaun Powell Since returning from a right wrist injury on Dec. 1, Luka Doncic is averaging 28.9 ...

Want guac in your burrito bowl or extra legroom on your flight? A new financial guideline might help you decide. It is called “the 0.01% rule.” It states that if you are torn about making a purchase, ...

Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for the financier’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with President Trump’s signature that he ...

For 50 years, scientists believed that fish schools saved energy by swimming in diamond formations. This view, rooted in models by Weihs and Lighthill from the 1970s, shaped decades of research and ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Oct. 8, 2023. The original video can be viewed here. There was a time when futurists were predicting that the advent of 3D printing was going ...

Friends, you won't believe what Sam has just discovered. It turned out that slimes and snakes 🐍 are lifelong rivals! Can you imagine? We have to prove this theory this instant. And there is ...

Want to start doodling digitally? In this fun tutorial, I’ll show you how to create cool and creative doodles using Paint 3D—perfect for beginners! Learn how to use the tools, pick the right brushes, ...