Doctors can print patient-specific organ models, but insurance doesn't cover it.

Prepping for surgery with 3D-printed organs may become commonplace

Measure Twice, Cut Twice

As the technology becomes cheaper and more common, surgeons may find themselves routinely practicing for an operation with 3D-printed organs.

Prepping for Surgery With 3D-Printed Organs May Become Commonplace

Sophisticated models can help doctors better rehearse complicated surgeries.

"This conviction, which I believe is the first of its kind relating to the use of a 3D printer to produce a firearm, has prevented a viable gun from getting into the hands of criminals."

UK student convicted for 3D printing gun

Busted

A British student was just convicted today by London police of manufacturing a firearm using a 3D printer, according to Agence France-Presse.

UK Student Convicted for 3D Printing Gun

It's the first conviction of its kind in the UK.

And they have no intentions of giving up their DIY firearms.

Anonymous group of 3D-printed gun makers is spreading online

World Wide Weapons

People interested in 3D-printed guns are sharing the files needed to build the firearms anonymously online, according to a troubling Wired story.

Anonymous Group of 3D-Printed Gun Makers Is Spreading Online

"If they [the government] were to come after me, they’d first have to find my identity."

Design Unveil for World's First 3D Printed Community

Take a look at the vision for the world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood

This printer will build homes for low-income families this summer.

Watch a 3D-printed neighborhood spring up from nothing

Fine Print

A new video demonstrates how a nonprofit plans to build a 3D-printed neighborhood for low-income families in Latin American this summer.

Watch a 3D-Printed Neighborhood Spring up From Nothing

"We’re bringing very futuristic technology to the families that need it most first." 

This 3D Bioprinted Organ Just Took Its First "Breath"

It could someday help people waiting for an organ donor.

New video shows 3D printed lung "breathing"

Iron Lung

Scientists figured out how to 3D print a functional "lung" made of inflatable air sacs that can oxygenate blood just like a real lung.

New Video Shows 3D Printed Lung “Breathing”

The air sac can be seen pumping oxygenated blood, just like a lung.

The printed samples will help reveal how long-term space travel affects the human body.

Scientists plan to 3D print muscular tissue on the space station

Space Farm

Scientists are working to 3D print increasingly-sophisticated biological tissues on the International Space Station. Soon, they'll attempt muscles.

Scientists Plan to 3D Print Muscular Tissue on the Space Station

A shipment of biomaterial building blocks is headed to the ISS.

Printing 3 D heart

The scientists created a "personalized hydrogel" to form "bioinks."

Researchers create first ever 3D-printed heart using human tissue

Lub Dub

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have created 3D printed "cardiac patches" and a small heart that includes vessels, collagen, and biological molecules.

Researchers Create First Ever 3D-Printed Heart Using Human Tissue

They say it could one day render organ donation obsolete.

SUSHI SINGULARITY TOKYO

"Hyper-personalisation will become common for future foods."

Restaurant analyzes your bodily fluids to make ultra-nutritious sushi

Off Menu

A futuristic restaurant plans to collect samples of diners' bodily fluids so it can create meals hyper-personalized to meet their nutritional needs.

Restaurant Analyzes Your Bodily Fluids to Make Ultra-Nutritious Sushi

Every meal is tailored to meet the nutritional needs of the person eating it.

"I think this will be a powerful tool to help people with common sports injuries."

These scientists are 3D-printing new body parts for athletes

Play Ball

Researchers have 3D-printed tissues to replicate the bone and cartilage most often injured through sports — and their creation could save athletes' careers.

These Scientists Are 3D-Printing New Body Parts for Athletes

These tissues could help athletes bounce back from what are currently career-ending injuries.

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Team Zopherus - Phase 3: Level 4 of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

Mars Incubator - Phase 3: Level 4 of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

It's a fascinating competition that paints an incredibly detailed picture of what the future of Moon or even Mars exploration could look like one day.

These 3D-printed Mars habitats just won a NASA award

3D Printed Habitats

NASA crowned the top three winners of the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge's latest round, challenging teams to "complete a virtual construction level."

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