People have used origami for centuries to transform flat pieces of paper into 2-D and 3-D shapes. In minutes, a beginner can use this Japanese art of paper folding to craft simple birds, flowers and jumping frogs. More advanced patterns can give rise to highly detailed sculptures of all manner of objects.
Scientists have used geometry, algebra and other branches of math to invent new origami designs. Such designs can not only be used to create art. They can lead to new compact and shapeshifting tech.
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