A humble concept from ancient Japanese design might remake the way supplies are dropped from the air. Polytechnique Montréal engineers designed parachutes based on kirigami—cutting paper into intricate patterns—that can automatically adapt in mid-air. The design has the potential to make air deliveries more accurate, long-lasting, and cost-effective. Their research, reported demonstrates how science meets art to address useful problems. …
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