1. Flower petals. The number of petals in a flower consistently follows the Fibonacci sequence. Famous examples include the lily, which has three petals, buttercups, which have five (pictured at ...

Nature is disordered, messy, chaotic. But upon closer look, you might start noticing patterns, sequences, and symmetry on all sorts of varying scales, from the grandest spiral galaxies to the tiniest ...

What is the Fibonacci sequence? If the name “Fibonacci” doesn’t ring a bell for you, then just think back to the first “tricky” number sequence you ever saw in math class. It goes like this: ...

As Hart explains, examples of approximate golden spirals can be found throughout nature, most prominently in seashells, ocean waves, spider webs and even chameleon tails!

An example of convergent evolution in whales and bats The sun bathes the world around us in light, and we use the reflected light to construct an interpretation of that world — that is, to see.

Consider yourself lucky if you find a four leaf clover, because they are rare in nature. In the natural world, there are certain patterns of numbers that repeat themselves over and over again, in ...

'Our Planet,' A Nature Documentary Where The Real Predator Is Human Impact The new Netflix series takes a hard look at the effects of our behavior on the natural world. Series producer Alastair ...