Folding NASA Experience into an Origamist's Toolkit (2024)

(spinoff.nasa.gov)

71 points | by andsoitis 5 days ago ago

4 comments

  • bbor 3 days ago

    Great article, thanks for sharing! Lang is a gem, and definitely my fave celebrity Origami artist (what a world). He has a website with both his art and scientific work, for anyone who's curious for more: https://langorigami.com/math-science-posts/

  • dfajgljsldkjag 3 days ago

    This is a really cool example of transferring domain knowledge from one field to another. It is impressive that the same math for lasers can help you fold a beetle from one sheet of paper. I need to find a way to pivot my own side projects like that.

  • micromacrofoot 3 days ago

    inspiring example of how valuable a diverse set of skills and experiences can be