Time zones are a complicated but necessary evil. Humans like the numbers on the clock to vaguely match up with what the sun is doing in the sky outside. To that end, different places in the world keep ...

This interactive 3D-printed book is a marvel of innovation, blending engineering and creativity. Learn how it’s captivating ...

Before LCDs and LEDs became cheap enough to add to nearly any device, mechanical flap displays were used in large-scale signage and bedside alarm clocks for improved legibility. Shinsaku Hiura has ...

The world of tabletop 3D printing has undergone a quiet revolution. What was once the exclusive domain of engineering labs and deep-pocketed hobbyists is now an accessible reality for almost anyone ...

Plenty of clocks around us are useful for telling us the precise hour, minute, and second of the day. However, few can give us an intuitive sense of how far away we are from the enveloping cloak of ...

In science and engineering, it's unusual for innovation to come in one fell swoop. It's more often a painstaking plod through ...