Parachutes inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami

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Parachutes inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami

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Nature, Published online: 01 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02969-x

Cutting a pattern into a flat disc can transform it into a parachute capable of carrying small payloads, which might be used to deliver humanitarian aid

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