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Humans have used symmetrical patterns for thousands of years in both functional and decorative ways. Now, a new book by three mathematicians offers both math experts and enthusiasts a new way to ...

Remember the graph paper you used at school, the kind that’s covered with tiny squares? It’s the perfect illustration of what mathematicians call a “periodic tiling of space”, with shapes covering an ...

Unlock the fascinating world of geometry as we explore every complex shape explained in clear, simple terms. From polygons and polyhedra to spirals, fractals, and impossible-looking structures, this ...

Math phobes are wrong! Mathematics is just a language, and language is only a habit of thought. -- E.O. Wilson, in his latest book, "The Creation" 2006 If you lie down at the base of a tree and look ...

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