Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A simple fold can completely change how a material behaves.

By changing structure instead of material, origami can transform flimsy sheets into rigid, shape-shifting systems. And scientists are still discovering entirely new ways to fold.

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