NANTICOKE — Youngsters got the opportunity to calculate turn arcs, gauge traction, program sensors and — oh, seriously, who cares? Time for Sumo-bot death match! “We want to fight someone!” Murphy ...

Bricks are known for their strength and impenetrability—not necessarily for their light and airy look. But a Swiss firm has created just that, stacking bricks into a sculptural helix-like lattice that ...

Building houses of brick is almost as old as human civilization itself, and over the millennia, we’ve perfected the art. The fastest bricklayers can mortar and place over 700 bricks an hour. Pretty ...

Danish toymaker Lego says it has found the right fit for making its bricks with recycled plastic.Lego says its research has found a suitable green alternative to oil-based plastic. The company expects ...

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