Engineers attempting to make solar energy more affordable for the average user have long faced a conundrum. Solar panels capture much more energy when they can shift to follow the movement of the sun ...

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on omaha.com. See more crafts featured in the Handmade Holidays series. Ruth Groom of Woodbine, Iowa, has found a unique way to bring paper to life ...

Getting bandages and other adhesive materials to stick to moving body parts is challenging. A group of researchers from MIT’s department of mechanical engineering has used the Asian paper-cutting art ...

Described as akin to ‘steel cork’, plate lattice developed by a team of MIT scientists can help create strong and light parts for planes, cars and spacecrafts. Scientists have created a strong new ...

We’ve all heard of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding that goes back to the 6th century. But what about Kirigami? This is a variation of the Japanese craft where paper is folded and cut with ...

House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home Decorator Smith (House Rules) delivers a smart how-to on bringing personality into one’s home without clutter.