The universe could have 18 possible shapes

What shape is the universe? The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the ...
Science Daily

A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI

An AI method enables the generation of sharp, high-quality 3D shapes that are closer to the quality of the best 2D image models. Previous approaches typically generated blurry or cartoonish 3D shapes.
Smithsonian Magazine

Mathematicians Discover a New Class of Shape: the ‘Soft Cell’

A cross section of a chambered nautilus shell shows the newly defined shape, the "soft cell," repeating outward in a spiral. FlamingPumpkin via Getty Images When humans cover a space using tiles of ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Crows May Grasp Basic Geometry: Study Finds the Brainy Birds Can Tell the Difference Between Shapes

Crows are arguably among the smartest creatures on the planet, possessing some cognitive abilities that rival those of 5- to 7-year-old human children. Now, a new study adds basic geometry to the list ...
mccormick.northwestern.edu

How Geometry Shapes Body Movements When Dozens of Muscles Act Together

Coordinating dozens of muscles typically requires complex neural control, and it is unclear how much of that coordination must come from the brain versus the body’s structure. Professor Mitra Hartmann ...
BBC

3D shapes

Complete this interactive activity to find out more about 3D shapes and then put your knowledge to the test. Cubes have 6 flat faces which are all the same size. Everyday things that have the shape of ...