Want to impress friends with something simple but mind-blowing? This elastic band magic trick is perfect for beginners — easy ...

The two main pieces were cut from acrylic and include mounting pegs for the elastic bands. The two plastic pieces are designed to slot together, forming a sort of diamond shape. The final version ...

New high-speed footage of the humble rubber band has treated physicists to a rare insight into the properties of elasticity, and discovered the truth about exactly why an elastic band recoils.