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February 27, 2023
by RJ Hamster

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In the February 2023 issue of National Geographic, learn how the centuries-old art of origami revolutionizes technology, from medicine to space. This tiny swirling robot twists as it collapses and expands in what’s known as a Kresling pattern.

What will this minuscule tool be used for?

A. Space station storage solution

B. Trapping and eradicating viruses

C. Targeted drug delivery to parts of the body

D. Remote collection of airborne space microbes

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PHOTOGRAPH BY CRAIG CUTLER

Episode 5: Unfolding the future of origami

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Origami isn’t just child’s play. The math and science behind paper folding can revolutionize how we make all kinds of technologies.

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Capturing the art and science of NASA’s origami starshade

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Craig Cutler only had three chances over three days to get this image of the prototype that may someday help detect signs of life in the universe.

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