A Criminologist Explains Six Truths You Should Know About America’s Mass Shootings

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2016 An expert attempts to debunk common myths about mass shootings, starting with the bonkers idea that more guns make people safer; scientists are working to condense multiple medications into "personalized" pills; and since late 2015, more Americans have been employed by online-only outlets than by newspapers. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Welcome to the Future of Construction: 3-D Printing

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2014 A company printed 10 small buildings in Shanghai in just one day; Ron Paul explains his thoughts on Bitcoin; meanwhile, the Supreme Court is pondering whether cops require warrants to look through cellphones. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

3-D Printers: Coming Soon to a Kitchen Near You

Staff / Truthdig Nov 26, 2013 We've seen 3-D printers used to forge the worst kind of items (guns, for one) but now the devices are being employed to make cooking quick and painless. The Foodini, a new machine created by a startup in Barcelona, Spain, may revolutionize the way we prepare and eat food, and it's barely in the prototype stages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

3-D Printed Guns Are Getting Better and Better (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2013 The new technology is clearly in the wrong, trigger-happy hands. Now that the first metal gun has been created using a 3-D printer and it can fire 50 rounds, there's no question firearm printing will get only more and more advanced. And it's not something to take lightly. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kim Jong Un May Have Ordered His Ex-Girlfriend’s Execution

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2013 It's unclear whether the North Korean dictator had singer Hyon Song-wol killed by a firing squad, or whether he ever dated her, but it wouldn't be out of character for the regime; business and journalism are becoming increasingly intertwined; meanwhile, to prevent piracy, a startup has begun to stream 3-D print designs that can be used only once. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

3-D Computer Gun

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Printed Weapons? Not In My State

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 8, 2013 Guns produced using 3-D printers have found an opponent in state Sen. Leland Yee, who plans to introduce legislation that would ban in California the use of the do-it-yourself technology to create firearms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Man Just Fired the World’s First 3-D Printed Gun

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 6, 2013 Exhibiting no concern for the inevitably deadly consequences of his actions, 25-year-old Texas law student Cody Wilson hopes to bring about "a complete explosion of all available gun laws" with his designs for 3-D printable firearms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can’t Buy a Gun? Soon You Can Print One

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 5, 2012 A new dimension is emerging in the battle between gun enthusiasts and their less-thrilled opponents. A 3-D printer, which is exactly what it sounds like, has been used to make parts for a firearm. The composite gun works, and the plans are available freely online. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )