The action that's been reserved for thin, flexible materials is about to get a boost. Researchers studying the ancient art of origami have figured out some new ways to make rigid, thick structures ...

Design by Sara Fang. Buy this photo. Origami is the art of paper folding, where people can make cranes, flowers and other objects out of paper. But Evgueni Filipov, associate professor of civil and ...

The simplicity and elegance of origami, an ancient Japanese art form, has motivated researchers to explore its application in the world of materials. New research from an interdisciplinary team, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Origami traditionally involves the creation of extremely delicate ...

There was a time when there was no 3D printers and origami was the key to creating lifelike forms out of a flat surface. The art of origami- folding, collapsing, flexing and unfurling structures at ...

Art and engineering intersect in a new design for origami structures that scientists see uses for in everything from shipping packages to exploring outer space. The researchers call their creation a ...