Hydrogels are soft, water-rich polymeric materials that can swell or shrink in response to environmental stimuli. This ...

Based on the work of a student at Brigham Young University, origami theorists have unlocked a new set of patterns that could ...

Start by mastering the basic folds like the valley and mountain folds. These are the building blocks of origami. A valley ...

Engineers have developed a class of origami structures that unfold in one smooth motion to create flower-like shapes, which ...

Wang is the lead author of the discovery, which was recently published in Proceedings of the Royal Society. Co-authors ...

Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty.

Origami, the art of paper folding, boosts focus and concentration. Daily origami exercises improve mental clarity and ...

Researchers have developed origami-inspired bloom patterns that improve spacecraft design by enhancing deployment reliability ...

Kelvin Wang created this new origami style as part of his work in the engineering department at BYU, where they’re studying ...