Learn how to make an origami heart bookmark with simple paper folds! These cute bookmarks are perfect for Valentine’s Day ...

Every day I set aside time to transform sheets of paper into colorful origami hearts. My fingers fold the paper into a series of squares and triangles that are reliant on patience and precision. I ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Now that we’re all spending a lot more time at home, it’s a good time to pick up a new craft, whether ...

In 1936, the British mathematician Alan Turing came up with an idea for a universal computer. It was a simple device: an infinite strip of tape covered in zeros and ones, together with a machine that ...

After a major natural disaster, one of the biggest challenges is how to quickly rebuild basic infrastructure. A lot of logistics are required to ship everything needed to build a bridge or house–and, ...

Origami cranes are a classic symbol of peace and hope, and mastering their folding technique can be both rewarding and ...

This origami structure, called “Green Cycles,” by Erik Demaine and his father Martin required a week of improvisation to assemble. Credit: Renwick Gallery The shape of a Pringle, mathematically ...

Origami isn’t just child’s play. The math and science behind paper folding can revolutionize how we make all kinds of technologies. Roboticist Shuguang Li used origami to develop soft, strong, and ...