Largest Roman Mosaic Floor With Flowers, Geometric Patterns Existing for More Than 50 Years, Unearthed Near The Shard

DESIGN 02.24.2022 08:30 AM

Archaeologists unearthed a colorful Roman mosaic that has been the floor of a Roman dining room in a Roman mansio or an upmarket motel. See the photos here.

Flapping Insect-Sized Robots Operate Without Motors, Gears But Still Work in Hazardous Environment

02.03.2022 05:55 AM

Scientists created a driving system for autonomous insect-sized robots with flapping wings that do not use conventional motors and gears for better environmental monitoring, and in search and rescue missions.

Cholera Bacteria Injected in a Soft Gel Shed Light on the Mechanics of How Growing Bodies Respond to Confinement

01.06.2022 00:51 AM

Researchers from MIT and Yale University have developed a theoretical framework with the help of bacteria to show how growing bodies respond to confined spaces.

Christmas Science Experiments: 5 Fun and Easy Holiday STEM Activities for Kids

12.24.2021 23:43 PM

What better way to train the critical thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers of the future than engaging them in some STEM activities. Here is a list of Christmas science experiments that parents can enjoy with their kids.

Hoard of 5,500 Roman-era Silver Found Buried By The River in Augsburg City in Germany; Who Owned It?

11.18.2021 00:13 AM

A massive hoard of Roman-era silver coins was found buried by a river in Augsburg, Germany. Archaeologists said that the youngest coin in the bunch was likely from the 3rd century.

Colorado School of Mines, Lockheed Martin Tasks Students with 'Over the Dusty Moon Challenge'

09.09.2021 21:14 PM

Colorado School of Mines has teamed up with aerospace and defense leader Lockheed Martin to announce a global student design challenge open to all student teams coming from any accredited university worldwide.

Mars Homes, Residences in Post-Apocalyptic Setting Shown in 3D Architecture Including Drone-Like Flying Houses, Domes, Aquatic Pods

09.09.2021 06:47 AM

A real estate company and a 3D designer bring architect Chris Lawson's sketches to life as he reimagines four types of future homes, whether it may be on land, air, water, or a post-apocalyptic version.

Quantum Error Computing Source Identified Thanks to Sydney University Machine Learning

07.31.2021 01:39 AM

Researchers from the University of Sydney developed a way for quantum error computing sources to be identified using machine-learning techniques that can detect even the faintest environmental 'noise.'

Honeycomb Structures: Bees Keep Honey in Shapes Other Than Hexagons

07.28.2021 08:40 AM

A new study reveals that when their location does not allow for perfect hexagons, bees adapt to more architecturally suitable structures.

LEGO Succeeds in Creating Recycled PET Plastic Bricks, But Will Take "Some Time" Before Hitting Shelves

06.27.2021 02:31 AM

Taking a major step towards its target of sustainable production by 2030, The LEGO Group has recently released its prototype brick made entirely from recycled plastic.

Young Neolithic Artisans: 5,000-Year-Old Pots With Three Fingerprints Crafted by Two Young Males

06.17.2021 06:44 AM

Upon examining pieces of pottery from the Neolithic period reveals that the clay pots were made by at least three individuals, two of them were young males between the ages of 13 to 22.

Advantages of Awnings and Canopies Everyone Should Know About

06.16.2021 11:29 AM

Awnings and canopies provide energy conservation, weather protection (sun, precipitation, snow, sleet, hailstorm, wind), branding, marketing, and architectural aesthetics, among other things.

Novel X-Ray Spectrometer Designed to Examine High-Density Energy Plasmas

06.11.2021 02:56 AM

Scientists designed a novel X-ray crystal spectrometer that would be able to render high-resolution measurements for High Density energy plasmas produced during nuclear fusion reactions.

Ancient Constantinople Aqueduct a Solution to Clean Water Systems

05.13.2021 03:00 AM

Researchers discovered a possible answer to better water management. Evidence of Byzantine water system cleaning and maintenance from Ancient Constantinople is the solution.

Flat Pasta Transforms Into 3D Shapes When Cooked, Perfect for Food Delivery to Space Stations and Disaster Sites

05.06.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania developed a flat pasta that morphs into 3D shapes when cooked that uses less packaging and releases less carbon footprint.