Scientists are exploring a new class of origami structures that could help design and build different shapes for use in space. These structures are expected to be even more compact and reliable.

Origami isn’t just about cranes and flowers anymore — it’s inspiring groundbreaking engineering, space exploration tools, and innovative designs. From ancient cultural roots to futuristic bloom ...

In a 1999 paper, Erik Demaine -- now an MIT professor of electrical engineering and computer science, but then an 18-year-old PhD student at the University of Waterloo, in Canada -- described an ...