In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap: the operator would move the fabric around in any direction they wish while the sewing machine would take care of slapping down ...

Parachute riggers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord normally collect equipment after each jump, shake out all the debris, and send any damaged gear to the maintenance shop, where soldiers stitch back ...

This article was taken from the June 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on ...