Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as it scampers through dirt and debris? Scientists have long been fascinated by the intricate ...

Scientists have created an insect-inspired drone with wings that collapse 'like origami' when it collides with obstacles mid-flight. The new drone is so flexible that it can absorb shocks without ...

To quickly unfurl and refold their wings, earwigs stretch the rules of origami. Yes, those garden pests that scurry out from under overturned flowerpots can also fly. Because earwigs spend most of ...

The tiny creatures can adeptly fold their large wings, tucking them under their spotted forewing. Sandy/Chuck Harris/Flickr CC Ladybugs are compact little beetles, but their wings are surprisingly ...

Those who struggle to fit a vacation wardrobe into a carry-on might learn from ladybugs. The flying beetles neatly fold up their wings when they land, stashing the delicate appendages underneath their ...