A new theory about who built the iconic human-like figures on Easter Island has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community. Most historians agree that the stone structures were ...

Pine-cone-inspired Solar Gate window units getting put to the test in the University of Freiburg's livMatS Biomimetic Shell building University of Stuttgart 2 / 5 ...

The cone dystrophies are a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders that result in dysfunction of the cone photoreceptors and sometimes their post-receptoral pathways. The major clinical ...

NEWTON – The price of a dipped ice cream cone has doubled at Pine River Dairy, but the sweet treat is still a very good bargain. “My grandfather set the price of an ice cream cone at 25 cents ...

For the second time in less than a year, Joann Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This time, it's also trying to sell itself to another company in an effort to "maximize the value of ...

Crafts and fabric retailer Joann Inc. filed bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year in order to quickly find a buyer willing to rescue the company from liquidation. Under a ...

Researchers at the Universities of Stuttgart and Freiburg looked to the natural world for inspiration, specifically the movements of pine cones. These natural structures open and close in response ...

There likely isn't much snow, but maybe you have a bunch of pine cones in your yard in Minnesota right now. Did you know that instead of bagging them up or taking them to the compost site, you could ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A new facade system, inspired by pine cones, adapts passively to weather changes without using energy or mechatronic elements. This "Solar Gate" uses biobased ...

If you are looking for a fun way to make an Easter bunny for decorating this year, this is a brilliant choice. Foam paper is one of my favorite craft supplies, and using it for this was super easy and ...

What better way to gear up for Easter with your kids than with homemade crafts! These easy activities are terrific ideas for family time with kids this year — many that you can probably make with ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is buying black spruce and jack pine cones from residents who college these seeds from around the state. They want healthy, viable cones. What that means ...