The amplituhedron, a shape at the heart of particle physics, appears to be deeply connected to the mathematics of paper folding.

A humble concept from ancient Japanese design might remake the way supplies are dropped from the air. Polytechnique Montréal engineers designed parachutes based on kirigami—cutting paper into ...

Parachutes rarely get the credit they deserve. They transform deadly freefall into a gentle descent, saving lives in war zones, rescue missions, and even humanitarian aid drops. But they come with a ...