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The mathematics of origami

How paper folding encodes geometry — and solved engineering problems NASA could not.

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📝Origami is not just paper folding
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Mathematics of paper folding

Huzita-Hatori axioms, flat-foldability, and computational complexity. The best free overview.

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The math and magic of origami

Fifteen minutes that will permanently change how you look at a folded piece of paper.

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Origami and Geometric Constructions

The American Mathematical Society's accessible column on origami math. Written for curious non-specialists.

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Huzita-Hatori axioms
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Robert J. Lang
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Miura fold
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