Could 3D printing end our throwaway culture?

Could 3D printing end our throwaway culture?

There's a tiny knob missing from my hands-free car kit, which I keep meaning to replace. The thing is, I don't think I can buy parts for it, so I probably need to fork out for a whole new system, which, frankly, I'm reluctant to do. Sound familiar? How many broken thingamajigs do you have around your home – and how many items have you chucked out with the rubbish?

The Evolution of Grief, Both Biological and Cultural, in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Grief, Both Biological and Cultural, in the 21st Century

Three months ago, I received an email informing me that a high school friend, Pat, had died.

I read his obituary and my body stopped functioning. I froze on the spot, limbs tense but trembling. My mouth went dry, my vision blurred. As I waited for my train in the packed station, I could barely stand as my muscles turned to jelly and legs folded beneath my body. I tried to maintain composure in the public space, but my contorted face betrayed my sorrow.