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Math is magic. It is the language of the universe in which most laws abide by. Galileo said that “The book of nature is written in the language of mathematics,” and on Nov. 23, we reflect on how a ...
This is the 32nd in a series of articles from the staff of the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center that will provide resources, ideas, and suggestions for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The famous Fibonacci sequence has captivated mathematicians, artists, designers, and scientists for centuries. Also known as the Golden Ratio, its ubiquity and astounding functionality in nature ...
The fine new “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze” exhibition serves two purposes for the Museum of Science and Industry. It gives the museum a permanent exhibit that covers, in its way, m… ...
In addition to our brain being programmed to find patterns, math is kind of everywhere. There are endless examples of math in nature that show patterns pop up at every scientific scale.
When I first heard about the lecture by a top art historian and architect discussing design using math, I sensed a migraine coming on. Why take a fun, creative act -- decorating -- and ruin it ...