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

Researchers have developed a technique to fold glass sheets into microscopic 3D photonic structures directly on a chip—a ...

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

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

BYU Engineering is well known for origami-inspired research and innovations, including foldable antenna systems used in space ...

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

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

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

One could ascertain that most origami patterns have been discovered because it has been an art form for many hundreds of ...

Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as it scampers through dirt and debris? Scientists have long been fascinated by the ...

Looking to revive interest in Internet appliances, National Semiconductor Corp. will show off a concept product at Comdex that combines eight digital gadgets into a single, portable appliance ...