Lost a tooth? Soon your dentist could print you another – and it’ll help keep your mouth clean, too. Getting fitted for a false tooth or other dental treatment tends to involve a mouthful of ...

With more 3D movies coming to theaters, some might be wondering if the 3D glasses they're putting on are really clean. Well, Good Housekeeping has the answer, and it won't make "Avatar" filmgoers too ...

Researchers have published a method for 3D-printing an ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria. The 3D-printed mineralized bio-composite is unprecedentedly strong, light, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among bacteria’s many attributes, perhaps one of its most ...

Calcium carbonate is an impressive material, in that it combines strength, light weight and porosity. Scientists have devised a new bacteria-based method of 3D-printing the substance, for uses such as ...

3D-printed teeth made with antimicrobial composite resins can kill caries-causing bacteria on contact, according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The antibacterial teeth killed ...

Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) has filed a patent application for a scanning laser optical tomography (SLOT) process that has previously yielded high-resolution 3D images of bacteria on dental implant ...

Just like checking your bag on a commercial airline, space travel comes with some pretty big weight restrictions. How big? According to estimates, reaching space costs a whopping $10,000 per pound, ...

3D printing is known for its use in producing small, lightweight structures -- and a team of researchers have used the technology to make studying bacteria more effective. Scientists at The University ...