Paper planes aren't just for passing secret notes across the classroom anymore. Now, they can even save lives. Otherlab, an engineering research and development lab based in San Francisco, has created ...

This wind tunnel is a pile of junk and we love it! When making science and engineering accessible to kids, it really helps to show that it doesn’t require a fancy research lab. [Jelly & Marshmallows] ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How you fold a paper airplane can determine how fast or how far it ...

Introduction Here's a challenge: Try throwing a paper airplane by moving just your wrist (don't move your elbow or shoulder). It's hard, isn't it? How could you get a paper airplane to fly far if you ...

Unsure about a new design? Scientists and engineers often start with a model. With a model, you can test new ideas on a small-scale before going bigger. They are also cheaper, easier to produce, and ...

Paper airplanes are something that kids all over the world are familiar with. After all, they are a toy that can be made almost anywhere as all you need is a piece of paper and the ability to fold it ...

FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima Prefecture--Have sheet of paper, will fly. That simple philosophy reflects Takuo Toda’s obsession with making paper planes and seeing how long they stay up in the air. His ...