Scientists and designers alike are referencing origami in their work. Why is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper such a timely research topic...and an effective innovation concept?

Integrating breathing exercises into your origami practice elevates mindfulness by keeping you rooted in the moment. Start with slow, deep breaths before you begin folding, allowing yourself to relax ...

Just as the name suggests, DNA origami is a fabrication technique wherein researchers fold DNA strands to create precisely shaped 2- and 3-dimensional nanostructures. These highly programmable ...

Thanks to its stronger characters and memorable papercraft world, The Origami King is the closest the Paper Mario series has come to matching the heights of its first two installments.

This concrete technique uses clever geometric designs inspired by origami to distribute forces more efficiently, cutting concrete use by 60 percent and reinforcement steel by 90 percent.

Origami-inspired folds may soon help rockets absorb the shock of landing by turning pushing into pulling, possibly eliminating the need for retro-thrusters.

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have appropriated a less-common technique of origami known as "collapse"-type, in which all folds are carried out more or less simultaneously ...

A new study has demonstrated that a hybrid design approach using both origami and kirigami can lead to a more easily constructed and stronger structure. This approach could be used in everything ...

Scientists at the University of Washington have developed "microfliers" the size of a postage stamp that fold like origami paper to change their flight pattern.

Mastering how to make a good paper airplane requires precision and practice. Here’s how to fold the best paper airplane designs from beginner to advanced.