Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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.

A little more than a year ago, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, some colleagues and I met a 12-year-old Masai boy named Richard Turere, who told us a fascinating story. His family raises livestock on the ...

Scientific articles are difficult to read, even for scientists. The use of jargon is a common affliction but not the only culprit. Poor word choice, convoluted style—meant to sound 'professional'—and ...

A team of researchers has found a way to steer the output of large language models by manipulating specific concepts inside ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Capital recovery is the process of regaining the initial investment in a ...

Abstract: With the development of modern engineering technology, the dynamic optimization design of mechanical structure has become the key to improve product performance and market competitiveness.