Philadelphia Pulls the Trigger to Become First City to Ban 3D Printed Guns

Philadelphia has voted unanimously to ban the production of firearms using 3D printers, becoming the first U.S. city to make printing any firearm or “any piece thereof” illegal. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, author of the legislation,…

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How a Data-Driven Approach Will Improve Urban Design and Livability

The trend toward “extreme urbanization” across the world means that soon 90% of global population growth, 80% of wealth creation and 60% of energy consumption will happen in large cities. In China, for example, 300…

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Boeing Banks $100 Billion in Orders for World’s First Folding Wings Commercial Airplane

Boeing has revealed plans for new energy efficient jet planes, the 777X with foldable wings. The new wings are longer than the traditional 777 planes, which Boeing is crediting for its fuel efficiency, but longer…

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Today’s 3D Printing Technology Revolutionizing Industry and Home

According to Jason Lopes, lead engineer for Legacy Effects which does character design, creature design, suits, props, animatronics and collectibles, the 3D printing revolution is changing his company’s business dramatically. Legacy Effects’ typical large project,…

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Universal High-Tech Card Controls All of Your Credit and Debit Cards

Forget the stack of credit and debit cards that have been taking up all the space in your wallet. There is a new high-tech mega-card, or should we say “the real master card”, that works…

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Say Goodbye to Quiet Flights and Hello to Cellphone Calls?

Have you ever been tempted to use your phone on a flight? There’s good news. You may soon be able to talk all you want on the plane. The bad news is, everyone on else…

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Is Your City Destined to Be Washed Away by Global Sea Rise?

It is a rite of passage of childhood to build magical worlds in the sand and see them washed away in moments by a rising tide. Now the world is staring at a future where…

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Your Next Piece of Furniture May Be Partially Made from Potatoes

What’s normally a side dish may become a side table in your home in the near future. Potatoes are being served up in a new biodegradable, recyclable medium density fiberboard (MDF). MDF is a popular…

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Trash-Talking Robot Garbage Can Lectures You About Litter

Beware litterbugs. If you’re thinking about littering, you’re about to get called out … by a robot. Studies have shown that litter attracts litter and if streets and public places were clean, people would think…

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Canada and EU Battle Over Tar Sands and Clean Energy Gets Dirty

Canada’s extraction of oil from its tar sands in Alberta have long been a big fuel industry for the country, providing energy and employment in the economy. The Athabasca oil sands in Alberta are the…

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