I'm fascinated by Prince Rupert's Drops, those super strong blobs of glass that look like tadpoles. We've written about them in the past here at Boing Boing, but I thought I'd share some newer videos ...

The video captures the moment before the press applies immense pressure, showcasing the strength and resilience of the material in a fascinating experiment. Hydraulic Press Posted: April 7, 2025 ...

Sheet metal is very easy to form, including the pressing in of intricate shapes with dies and a hydraulic press, but the dies themselves are slightly harder to come by. What if we could 3D print ...