Because DNA's makeup is determined by a simple set of rules (A pairs with T, C pairs with G), applying shape grammars to DNA origami was an easy choice for the research team, who created such ...

Brigham Young University’s Compliant Mechanisms Research lab is designing space technology inspired by the ancient art of ...

This mechanical origami is called kamikara. Haruki Nakamura is the artist behind these toys. The secret is rubber bands. Ghostkubes are shape-shifting sculptures. They can be manipulated to expand ...

In this method—which he termed 'origami'—a long DNA molecule is folded into a predesigned shape by short oligonucleotide 'staples'. The components are heat-denatured, and they then self ...