The Cube 🎁
: Published by Erik Demaine and colleagues, this paper discusses the transformation between 2D polygons and 3D convex polyhedra, using the cube as a primary example of how flat shapes can be folded and glued into solid forms.
: An Instructables guide on creating a fully rotating, workable 3x3 puzzle using gloss photo paper and templates. The Cube
For those looking for a literal "paper cube," there are detailed guides on constructing functional or decorative models. : Published by Erik Demaine and colleagues, this
: This significant paper proves that any scrambled Rubik's Cube can be solved in a maximum of 20 moves. The Cube
: Research from PNAS exploring how cubes naturally emerge from the fragmentation of rocks and minerals in nature. 2. Rubik's Cube & Group Theory