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 ...

There’s no denying its elegant beauty, but the importance of a designer’s dress pattern seems inconsequential among the examples of how the art of origami has played a role in engineering, ...

Long before screens and styluses, entertainment came in the form of folded paper. One square. No cuts. No glue. Just folds. That’s all it took to create animals, flowers, boats, and birds that felt ...

Start your origami journey with simple designs like cranes or boats. These basic models require fewer steps, making it easier for beginners to focus on each fold. By mastering simple shapes first, ...

Origami — the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes — is easy to learn and fun to do with kids of all ages. The best part? Almost no mess to clean up. Try these three simple craft ...

Origami-inspired graphene paper that can fold itself could be used to create anything from miniature robots to artificial muscles, according to a new study. Scientists from Donghua University in China ...

Linda MacFarlane is a mother, musician and artist who is passionate about origami. Saturday she shared her passion with a gathering of families and craft-minded individuals in the Fox Room of the ...

A true master of The Force can fold her own lightsaber. Of course, it would help if she had instructions and pre-printed paper like those in Star Wars Origami: 36 Amazing Paper-folding Projects from a ...

How has origami helped you cope with the quarantine? Origami has always been a great escape for me, but in this quarantine it has also become my stress reliever. I also decided to share it with ...

Origami: It’s not just art anymore. Engineers are harnessing the Japanese art of paper-folding to build in smarter, more efficient ways. A team of researchers designed a self-folding robot that can ...