Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into any 3D structure you'd like. Reading time 2 minutes There’s a very thin ...

Researchers at MIT have developed a new way to design 3D structures that deploy from a flat form with a single pull of a string. The method could help engineers rapidly assemble complex structures in ...

An investigation into the death of baby Tommy Starkie and the care provided to his mother Alana during labour has uncovered a litany of failures at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth. Baby Tommy ...

A former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period. Philip Young is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape ...

Queen’s gambit: New research find that the standard game of chess can give an advantage to white – regardless of where the back pieces are placed (courtesy: istock/gedzun) Chess is a seemingly simple ...

Where next? Quantum metrology, fusion and medical physics are three hot topics to be featured on Physics World Live this year. (Courtesy: iStock/shutter_m) I used to set myself the challenge every ...