Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

The number pi (π) appears in the most unlikely places. It can be found in circles, of course—as well as in pendulums, springs and river bends. This everyday number is linked to transcendental ...

Abstract: Recognizing the physical properties of deformable objects poses great challenges to the density and sensitivity of tactile sensors. Monolithic active layer inevitably introduces large ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. In this episode, Thomas Betts chats with ...

A team of scientists has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to create custom-made objects more economically and sustainably. University of Florida engineers have developed a ...

The $ method was initially intended for Node.js scripts. In other words: series of commands run as a main file. However, some users seem to be using it because they prefer the template string syntax ...

JavaScript’s arrays can hold heterogeneous types, change size on the fly, and readily insert or remove elements. Traditional methods like slice, splice, and push/pop do this by operating on the array ...

JavaScript objects are more than mere collections of data. They encapsulate behavior, hold application logic, and play a pivotal role in the structure of modern web applications. From simple data ...