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S C I E N C SCIENCE AND CULTURE E A N D C U L T U R E Kirigami and technology cut a fine figure, together Graham P. Collins, Science Writer When pursuing a degree in fine arts 15 years ago, recreational craft (and eschewing all cuts in its purest Matthew Shlian never dreamed that he would one form) took shape last century. day be the coauthor of scientific research papers Standard origami starts with a pristine sheet of on nanoengineering and solar power (1, 2). But, the paper, most often square, and proceeds solely by Ann Arbor-based artist and designer was exactly adding folds: no cutting or gluing is allowed. In that earlier this year. A collaboration between Shlian contrast, kirigami, relies on both cutting and folding. and engineering colleagues at the University of Mich- Designs range from flat symmetrical cut-out decora- igan is now coming to fruition in the form of technol- tions like schoolroom snowflakes to elaborate patterns ogy inspired by the paper-cutting art known as that form 3D models similar to book pop-ups. (Early in kirigami. The Michigan work exemplifies how some his paper-sculpting career, Shlian worked on pop-up cutting edge technology research has been shaped books, among other pursuits.) by the ancient craft.