This experiment shows how to fold a square piece of paper into a water bomb (also known as an origami balloon). By carefully folding corners, tucking in flaps, and blowing air into the final pocket, ...

Here at Popular Mechanics, our fascination with paper airplanes runs deep. We decided to celebrate its fascinating history—as well as its surprising contribution to the field of aerodynamics and ...

Growing up with six brothers, John Collins got really good at folding paper planes. "Anything you can beat your siblings at is good," he says. But he didn't just beat his siblings. In 2012, Collins ...

Making a paper airplane that stays airborne for more than a few seconds is a challenge for most people. John Collins folds paper flying machines that can spin, flap like birds, and make 360-degree ...