Crumpling mechanics investigates the response of thin sheets when subjected to compressive forces, leading to the formation of intricate networks of folds and creases. This field bridges fundamental ...

Researchers have created a class of robots made from thin sheets of material that can snap into hundreds of stable shapes – ...

Solar and wind often lead discussions about renewable energy. But experts in Japan are proving that nanosheets can capture excess heat energy generated at factories and homes. The developers call it a ...

Developed by a team led by researchers from North Carolina State University, these "metabots" are capable of moving around a ...