Why does paper fold so well?
The BBC's CrowdScience podcast explores the structural properties of paper that allow it to hold creases, a quality essential for origami. Experts in papermaking and origami discuss the chemistry and mechanical engineering behind paper's foldability.
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This exploration bridges the gap between material science and artistic practice, explaining everyday phenomena through a technical lens.
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