Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) have developed hexagon-shaped robotic components, called modules, that can be snapped together LEGO-style into high-speed ...

The team's work, "Hexagonal electrohydraulic modules for rapidly reconfigurable high-speed robots" was published in Science Robotics on September 18, 2024. Six lightweight rigid plates made from glass ...

Chemical Guys' Big Mouth Max Release Foam Cannon is a favorite among detailers because it layers soap evenly and produces a constant thick foam that makes quick work of the dirtiest cars.

The Block host Scott Cam couldn’t hide his frustration when asked about the ongoing issues with this season’s contestants. But amid all this contestant drama, it seems the person suffering the ...

For example, the construction of Stonehenge in England around 3100 B.C. exemplifies early prefabrication with its standardized stone blocks assembled using tongue-and-groove joints for stability.

One Block team has dramatically exited the show after weeks of “concerning behaviour” that finally saw the executive producer step in. Young WA engaged couple Jesse and Paige had been having a ...

Want 15% off at THE ICONIC? Sign-up to the latest news from New Idea. The fourth week of The Block 2024 made it clear that each team is improving and learning from their mistakes. With the lowest ...

There’s a 1,400-square-foot home on Juniper Place in Cortez that is being built with expanded polystyrene foam blocks. “It reminded me of a giant YETI cooler,” said Rachael Marchbanks, Cortez’s ...

Memory foam, also known as viscoelastic polyurethane foam, was first developed in the 1960s by NASA as a way to improve the comfort and safety of their airline seats. Today, memory foam is used in ...