Math in nature

My photography is the current month exhibit at the Zoka Cafe in the University District. The math photography is featured, well worth a tri...

Symmetry is usually defined as a sense of "balanced proportions" or "the quality of having parts that match each other," especially in an attractive way. And, when you think about it, it is all around us. Whether we look at human beings, architecture, art, or biology, there’s nothing more fascinating than seeing how the world is full of perfect forms and harmony.

No computer programs necessary.

"This series of photographs do justice to the mathematics within our universe. They merely exist to offer a whisper or a glance - to both the unsuspecting and the suspecting audience. Sublimity and gaze have long been conversation within the art world. The words are hardly used in mathematics. I...

I was curious, so I analyzed the geometry of the peacock's tail-feather display. Turns out the shape is a symmetrical phyllotaxis, which is somewhat surprising. Most phyllotaxis patterns in nature (like on pinecones, pineapples and sunflowers) have spirals of adjacent Fibonacci numbers (usually 5, 8, 13 or 21), but the peacock's feathers have the same count of spirals in both directions!

For Math Week '09

Doodle Learning, creators of the Doodle Math app for kids, created fun printables to help your child explore math in nature.

When I was studying mathematics at college, I also took some design and photography courses because I love the connection between math, design and the universe. I made a list of my favorite books. I…

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