There is a lot engineers can learn from Japanese paper folding art forms, from cheap batteries made from paper and water to tiny robots that are activated by heat. While origami gets a lot of the ...

The art of folding clothes may seem mundane, but Local 4 Lifestyle Editor, Jon Jordan, insists it’s a vital skill for everyone, whether you’re packing for college or organizing your life post-nest.

Now, he designs and folds pieces for collectors and art galleries, while contributing to a growing field of practical applications in space research, medical technology and other fields. “There’s been ...

Cutting kirigami-style slits in stretchy films could make for stickier bandages, heat pads, wearable electronics, according to a new study. Scraped up knees and elbows are tricky places to securely ...

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.--Scraped up knees and elbows are tricky places to securely apply a bandage. More often than not, the adhesive will peel away from the skin with just a few bends of the affected joint.