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A 3D model of the long-lost Scalopocynodon gracilis skull. Evolutionary Studies Unit, Wits University

September 26, 2016

3D technology brings a lost mammalian ancestor back to life

Julien Benoit, University of the Witwatersrand and Sandra Jasinoski, University of the Witwatersrand

An old technique to explore the inside of fossils unfortunately ended up destroying some unique specimens. New technology has been used to reconstruct one such fossil.

September 5, 2016

My home town in Syria was reduced to rubble – but digital architecture can help rebuild our ancient cities

Ammar Azzouz, University of Bath

At a time of intolerable destruction, a Syrian architect looks ahead to the serious task of reconstruction.

Virtual history. Cyark/Wikimedia Commons

July 14, 2015

Museums are using virtual reality to preserve the past – before it’s too late

Jenny Kidd, Cardiff University

Here's how some of the world's oldest cultural institutions are using drones and 3D printing to bring their collections to life.

That’s another way of looking at things. Antony Pidduck

October 16, 2014

3D models can bring quicker, greener, cheaper construction

Antony Pidduck, Nottingham Trent University

The latest advance used to help design new buildings and conserve our historic ones is a range of 3D modelling technologies. Using 3D models at the design stage improves better information to reduce production…

June 19, 2014

Computers can mimic human gender perceptions

University of Western Australia

A mathematical model that allows computers to recognise gender identity in the same way people can has been developed. Led…

Top contributors

Antony Pidduck
Senior Lecturer in Property Management and Development, Nottingham Trent University
Jenny Kidd
Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
Julien Benoit
Postdoc in Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of the Witwatersrand
Ammar Azzouz
PhD Candidate, BIM Maturity Analyst, University of Bath
Sandra Jasinoski
Honorary Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand