This Bulletproof Shield Is Inspired By Japanese Origami
A research lab at Brigham Young University in Utah has created a bulletproof shield that can protect up to three …
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NASA’s Shapeshifting Origami Robot Squeezes Where Others Cannot
NASA may have equipped its Mars Curiosity rover with an impressive array of scientific instruments, but the robot attach’s size …
Check Out The ‘Origami-Inspired’ Car Made Out Of Cardboard
(CNN). Japanese carmaker Lexus has actually shown a life-sized replica of its IS sedan, produced from 1,700 laser-cut cardboard sheets. …
Chapecoense: Brutal ‘celebration’ for Brazil’s tragic Cinderella team
Chapeco, Brazil (CNN)It was a trophy presentation that will stay with me forever. No fist pumps, no back-slapping, no shouting …
NASA’s origami-inspired robot can crouch, crawl, and climb serious inclines
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‘Angry Birds’ makers release a game to teach kids particle physics
Image: lightneer Five-year-olds and particle physics don’t usually go in the same sentence together. But the guys that made Angry …
The Paperfuge: A 20-Cent Device That Could Transform Health Care
The loose assemblage of paper and string Manu Prakash pulls fromhis pocket doesn’t look like much. And in a way, …
NASAs pop-up robot can tackle tight spots where rovers cant reach
NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is pretty much a non-stop source of amazing things, and the latest is the PUFFER, …
These bodysuits can help your grandma get around (and turns her into a super-soldier)
Image: superflex For your body, growing old can be an unforgiving process. You can spend every single weekend exercising, but …
20-cent, whirligig-inspired Paperfuge could help diagnose diseases
(CNN)With inspiration from an ancient toy, researchers believe that the simple spinning mechanics of a whirligig could help in the …
Fifth grade girl builds portable, solar powered tiny house
Callie’s Coop is no potato powered clock science project, and that’s because its creator, Callie Hilton, is no average 5th …
Swiss researchers are developing edible robots made of gelatin
A new paper released by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) details the creation of …
99-year-old woman fulfils a life-long ambition of, uh, getting arrested
Most people’s bucket lists don’t get much more complicated than hitting a tropical destination, or maybe jumping out of a …
The menu for Asia’s best restaurant is made up entirely of emojis
Image: mashable/ apple Gaggan is a posh restaurant that’s been crowned Asia’s best for the third year in a row. …
The Brilliant Drone That’ll Deliver Medicine Then Rot Away
When most people hear the word “drone” they either think of uncrewed military aircraft or those multi-rotor mini-copters that could …
This high-tech police shield was inspired by origami
In order to solve a common problem facing police officers, the mechanical engineers at BYU drew inspiration from the ancient …
Anonymous Student Surprises Entire School With 1500+ Handmade Valentines Hes Been Making Since September
Over 1500 students attend Troy High School in Ohio, and one anonymous student made it their mission to make sure …
1,300 Teens Think Its Just An Ordinary School Day, Then See Their Lockers Are Covered In Notes
In elementary school, Valentine’s Day is a holiday most kids look forward to you get cards from all your classmates, …
Origami Comes to Life With These Beautiful and Useful Works of Art
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I Create These Artworks Completely Out Of Paper
Paper. Just a paper but so many opportunities for art. Show Full Text I was just a little girl when …
Origami-inspired radiator from NASA could change shape to warm or cool tiny satellites
The devices were sending into space are getting smaller and lighter, which means theres less room for bulky and static …
13 Genius Ways To Transform And Reuse Old Plastic Bags
Most of us probably have a hefty stash of plastic bags in our homes. You might keep them stored in …
Come on, Lets Give the Robots Hands Already
Sure, Alphago—a Google computer that plays the game Go—beat Lee Sedol, the world’s reigning master of the game. AI once …
Chapecoense kitman who dodged doomed flight comes out of retirement
Chapeco, Brazil (CNN)At the game on Saturday afternoon, I was handed a little piece of origami. It had been delicately …
Where to celebrate LGBT Pride all across the U.S.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm Pride it’s that special time of year when LGBTQ folks and their allies come together to celebrate …
These Origami Pieces Make Us Question What’s Real
The art of origami dates back to the 17th century. Though it is most commonly associated with Japan, traces of it …
American Origami
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Artist Creates Adorable Origami Versions Of Characters From Finding Dory
I was always so jealous of one of my best friends growing up every timeshe would mindlessly fold an origami …
After plane tragedy, Brazil’s Chapecoense looks for rebirth
Chapeco, Brazil (CNN)At the game on Saturday afternoon, I was handed a little piece of origami. It had been delicately …
DIY Travel Doggy Dish: Perfect For Pup-Friendly Road Trips!
Summer is arguably the best time of the year to hop in the car and set off on a road …
Painted And Paper Birds Make A Beautiful, Rainbow-Hued Mural In Paris
When most people create street art, they use paints capable of withstanding the elements. After all, street art is meant …
Automated furniture app transforms tiny apartments into mini mansions
Image: ori Most people don’t live in tiny Fifth Element style apartments. But since some of the most popular cities …
My friend is learning towel origami. I said it was a waste of time. He left this on my towel rack
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Material Folds Into A Straw When Exposed To Water
Origami Lights by Umut Yamac
This is amazing! Created by a London-based architect and designer with Turkish heritage, Umut Yamac, this is the Perch Light …
These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average Origami
When most people lookat a piece of paper, they see an unremarkable sheet of flat white material. When Polly Verity …
Bring A Bit Of Japanese Culture Into Your Bedroom With This Awesome DIY Origami Lamp
At an early age, I became fascinated with origami art. I was so amazed that a few simple bends and …
19 Clever Ways To Transform Ordinary Paint Samples Into Adorable Crafts
Painting a room or a piece of furniture is always exciting. It’s like giving new life and new personality to …
Move Over, ParisPorto Is Europe’s Hot New Shopping Capital
For all the popularity Lisbon has amassed over the past few years as a sought-after travel destination, Porto is still …
10 Closet Tweaks That Will Make Getting Ready In The Morning Less Painful
Lets do an exercise. Close one eye (so you can still read, of course) and imagine the situation below: Its …
Chapecoense: Brutal ‘celebration’ for Brazil’s tragic Cinderella team
Chapeco, Brazil (CNN)It was a trophy presentation that will stay with me forever. No fist pumps, no back-slapping, no shouting …
WIRED Book Club: Picking Apart the Satisfying, Uncheesy End of Three-Body Problem
In the beginning of Liu Cixins The Three-Body Problem, humanity faced off against itself. By the end, that division made …
Origami-Inspired Animal Lamps That We Create From Paper
The idea came to life last Winter when Hugo surprised Teresa with two rough versions of paper models – a …
Tech companies and the global rise of e-sports
Don Basile Crunch Network Contributor Don Basile is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist with more than 20 years of executive …
“World’s Smallest Machines” Win The Nobel Prize For Chemistry
The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been jointly awarded to Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa, three chemistry …
15+ Incredible Origami Animals By Spanish Artist Gonzalo Calvo
Madrid-based full time musician Gonzalo Garcia Calvo has amazing origami skills. He explores many themes, but his true passion is …
StreetTeam locks down $10M to power ambassador programs for brands
Millennials hate advertising and dont respect brands so what is a self-respecting 21st century marketer to do? Callum Negus-Fancey and …
These Flat Origami Measuring Spoons Fold Into 8 Different Sizes
Polygons are flat, origami-like measuring spoons that fold into the 4 most common measurement sizes for TBSP and TSP. Traditional …
Inside Nat Geos Incredible Documentary Mission to Mars
A spaceship is preparing to land on Mars when the crew notices that one of the thrusters isnt firing. There …
Watch This Mesmerizing Sculpture Morph Like a Flock of Birds
When BioMed Realty asked Sosolimited, a design studio in Boston, to help createa sculpture for the atrium of its Cambridge, …