Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Princeton researchers combined two disciplines to help designers create unique shapes. (CREDIT: Aaron Nathans) A termite mound ...

The ancient Japanese art of paper-folding, or origami, is already inspiring the design of the next generation of space vehicles, but now there's a new family of origami shapes that could make them ...

Researchers have folded their way into a groundbreaking new family of origami patterns. Dubbed bloom patterns, because they resemble flowers as they unfold, the new class of origami shapes holds great ...

A new family of origami shapes that unfold like flower petals could be used to design more effective structures in space, like telescopes or solar panels. Origami structures, based on the Japanese ...

Origami transforms paper into playful and precise creations, offering a calming escape. This art form connects individuals to ...