Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today. The ...

Scientists describe how kirigami has inspired its efforts to build malleable electronic circuits. Their innovation -- creating tiny sheets of strong yet bendable electronic materials made of select ...

Ordinarily, adhesive tape either boasts a strong hold or is easy to remove. Drawing inspiration from an ancient paper-cutting technique, however, scientists have now devised a method of combining both ...

Villagers promote handmade paper products in Mangtuan on March 4. XINHUA KUNMING — In a small village in Yunnan province, a crystal-clear stream has been more than just a source of water for ...

Want to add a little panache to your Valentine's Day cards? Learn how to roll a few quilling shapes — hearts, teardrops and petals, for starters — to convey your love. Quilling — an ancient craft also ...

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic self-portrait, drawn in the 16th century, is vanishing as the work of art 'yellows' with age. By studying chromophores, the yellowing agents that form within cellulose ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Like a yoga novice, electronic components don’t stretch easily. But that’s changing thanks to a variation of origami that involves cutting folded pieces of paper. In a study published ...