What the mathematics of knots reveals about the shape of the universe
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A Rare Visual Disorder Twists Faces Out of Shape
It’s not uncommon for Veronica Smith to be looking at her partner’s face when suddenly…
New university study reveals how ‘Star Wars’ helps shape the English language
The "Star Wars" entertainment juggernaut that erupted like a sci-fi supernova with George Lucas's galaxy…
NASA Asteroid Mission Discovers Tiny Surprise Moon with ‘Really Bizarre’ Shape
NASA’s Lucy mission has just snagged a celestially good deal: two asteroids for the price…
The Great Sphinx of Giza may have been blown into shape by the wind
As rock is carved by the wind, it can take on a sphinx-like shape, meaning…
Shape-changing smart speaker lets users mute different areas of a room
In virtual meetings, it's easy to keep people from talking over each other. Someone just…
Battery-free robots use origami to change shape in mid-air
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed small robotic devices that can change how…
How education, work and motherhood shape women’s life ‘pathways’
A new study from North Carolina State University and Duke University offers insights into the…