Why paper folds so well: The science behind origami's perfect crease
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Summary
This article from BBC's CrowdScience explores the science behind why paper folds so well, prompted by a listener's origami experience. It examines the physical properties of paper that make it ideal for folding and creasing, comparing it to other materials like cloth. The piece delves into the material science of paper fibers and how they behave under stress to create permanent folds.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCrowdScience listener Haruka has been making origami cranes out of paper since she was a child.
Creating one out of a cloth napkin, however, was a next-level challenge.
It gave her a new appreciation of paper's excellent foldability, and made her wonder: what i
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