New to origami? Start here! Learn 8 essential folds that form the foundation of countless beautiful designs. Perfect for beginners – get step-by-step instructions and tips to master these basic ...

Madonna Yoder ’17 studied rocks at MIT. But her passion is for paper—with no scissors. Today, she’s a tessellation expert who ...

As the microscopic, tear-shaped Lacrymaria olor swims around hunting for food, it does something remarkable: In a blink, the tiny protist extends its neck more than 30 times its body length, snatching ...

As a child, Lisa Corfman was drawn to the art of origami. In 2001, while working on her bachelor’s degree in fine arts, she began folding origami, making, selling, teaching and showcasing ...

A young student has crafted a groundbreaking origami dress, transforming fabric and paper into a striking artistic representation of a quantum memory drive. Audrey Zhang, an art and archaeology major ...

Sara Goheen, a junior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, often folds place mats or straw wrappers into interesting shapes while she's waiting at a restaurant for the food to arrive. "It's ...

Although origami, or paper folding, is primarily seen as an old-fashioned pastime, the art form is still making its mark in pop culture. Just this year, folded works have appeared in commercials for ...

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 intricate ...

Engineers are turning to animal origami, from insects that tuck away wings to a protist with an accordion-like neck, for ...