From anime heroes to intricate fantasy armor, the secret to a flawless cosplay often starts with the pattern. Learning to draft, modify, and scale patterns means you can achieve a perfect fit and ...

We've seen scientists examine everything from the structure of sea sponges to the clubbing ability of mantis shrimps in the search for next generation lightweight armor systems. Researchers at ...

Humans have drawn technological inspiration from fish scales going back to ancient times: Romans, Egyptians, and other civilizations would dress their warriors in scale armor, providing both ...