Making the Invisible Visible: Optimizing 3D Science for Everyone

At this year’s 3D Pipeline Workshops @ SIGGRAPH 2025, hosted by RapidPipeline, 10K Science showcased how immersive technology can bring real scientific discovery to life, from the microscopic world to the human bloodstream. 

10K Science (by Dynamoid) is reimagining science communication through immersive 3D experiences built for VR and WebGPU. Their mission: to make complex scientific research accessible, engaging, and inspiring for learners of all ages. 

Each interactive module is created in collaboration with scientists and educators from leading research institutions like UC Berkeley, turning real 3D datasets, such as molecular scans, volumetric data, and anatomical models, into visual experiences that spark curiosity and understanding.

Scientific 3D datasets are massive, often containing millions of vertices and hundreds of megabytes per model. 
When visualized in VR or web environments, this data can overwhelm devices, slow down performance, and limit accessibility in classrooms or at home. 

To overcome these technical barriers, 10K Science integrates RapidPipeline directly into their content creation process. 

RapidPipeline automatically optimizes raw, uncleaned meshes, reducing file sizes by up to 99% while preserving topology, shape, and texture fidelity. 
This makes it possible to import and render complex scientific data in real time, even on low-powered headsets or browsers using WebGPU 

• Scientists capture raw 3D data (e.g. micro-CT scans). 
• 10K Science processes the data through RapidPipeline, optimizing for different target platforms. 
• The resulting models maintain scientific accuracy but are now lightweight, performant, and ready for VR or web visualization. 

Thanks to this workflow, 10K Science is: 

•  Turning real science into immersive experiences: from cells to ecosystems. 
• Reducing datasets by 99% while preserving visual integrity. 
• Making high-end science accessible through WebGPU and VR learning. 
• Increasing classroom engagement by 23% in early pilot studies. 

Their collaboration with RapidPipeline allows scientists and educators to communicate complex research more effectively, transforming how we learn and experience science in 3D. 

10K Science continues to grow its library of VR learning experiences, bridging the gap between research and education. 
Behind the scenes, RapidPipeline remains a key enabler, ensuring every molecule, atom, and dataset can be explored seamlessly by anyone, anywhere. 

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