The Cutting-Edge Physics of a Crumpled Paper Ball Take a piece of paper. Crumple it. Before you sink a three-pointer in the corner wastebasket, consider that you've just created an object of ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes the simplest of things become complicated and complex when looked at more closely. Gravity is but one example. Another is the mechanics involved in creating a crumpled ball ...

A misguided but well-intentioned anti-bullying message has gone viral this past week. The "crumpled paper" exercise has been used by adults for many years to try to reduce bullying among kids. A ...

Editor's Note: This is a part of YourTango's Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying perspectives for wide-ranging political, social, and personal commentary on issues. A ...

Take a look at that crumpled-up piece of litter on your desk, compressed by the laws of physics and tossed aside. It remembers what you did, even if no one else does. Crumpled paper is especially ...