A database of 2.75 billion buildings could help scientists to monitor urban planning, climate change, disaster risks and even ...

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has created the first high-resolution 3D map of all buildings worldwide. The open data provides a crucial ...

Researchers using state-of-the-art scanning technology have produced a highly detailed 3D digital map of Londonderry's historic walled city. The Walls of Derry are famous for being the only completely ...

Dating back to the early 1600s, the Walls are one of the city's most iconic landmarks and a major draw for international visitors Researchers using state-of-the-art scanning technology have produced a ...

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Scientists in Germany have, for the first time, created the most comprehensive digital representation of the world’s man-made environment by compiling a massive 3D, high-resolution dataset containing ...

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More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option. Since 2004 ...

From a digital vantage point in orbit, scientists have mapped every building on Earth—2.75 billion structures, all in 3D. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have unveiled the ...

When driving around in video games, whether racing games like Mario Kart or open-world games like GTA, the game often ...

Since Philadelphia is arranged on a grid system, the mostly one-way roads are easy to navigate. Helpful maps are posted along street corners across the city – watch for the "Walk! Philadelphia" signs ...

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have developed an optotactile display that uses light-powered pixels to create 3D images you can both see and physically feel, opening the door to immersive touch-based ...