As more of us than ever before live in open-concept homes or spaces without the square footage for a dedicated dining room, the question of choosing a rectangular dining table vs a round one comes up ...

Spotting Earth-like planets is nearly impossible with conventional telescopes, but researchers propose a bold fix: a rectangular design that can separate a planet’s faint glow from its blinding star.

A new study finds a rectangular mirror design could uncover 25+ habitable exoplanets in just 3.5 years using current technology. The design solves a longstanding problem in exoplanet detection: ...

The Art Deco-influenced shape has returned in several new models. By Robin Swithinbank Close your eyes and think of a watch. Most people picture a round shape, perhaps with sloping lugs that hold a ...