Shape : Science World Report

Jan 29, 2016 02:05 PM EST

Scientists Create Pop Up, 3D Printed Objects

Imagine if you could create any object out of a flat sheet of paper. Now, scientists may have made that possible by characterizing the fundamental origami fold.

Nov 10, 2015 11:35 AM EST

Belly Fat Dangerous Even At A Normal Weight

Even normal weight people with excess fat around their middle may be at an increased risk of early death, according to a recent study.

Aug 19, 2015 10:56 AM EDT

A New Model Can Help With Climate Change From The Butterfly Effect

The atmosphere is so unstable that a butterfly flapping its wings can, famously, change the course of weather patterns. The celebrated "butterfly effect" also means that the reliability of weather forecasts drops sharply beyond 10 days.

Jul 07, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Learning Why The Aging Body Produces So Little Proteins

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have identified how the kidney cells' self-destruct messages are spread by finding what may lead to improved kidney function in the elderly.

Feb 12, 2015 02:56 PM EST

The Brain's Internal Grid May Be Distorting Your Reality

The way your brain navigates is ultimately influenced by the shape of the environment around it. Researchers at the University College London have found that the brain's grid cells are modified by what's around us.

Apr 16, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a Significant Risk Factor for Breast Cancer, Not Body Shape

Abdominal obesity is linked to numerous conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and forms of cancer. A new study suggests that one’s body shape as a result of obesity does not necessarily pose a higher risk for breast cancer.