From rippled waves to striated skies, natural patterns afford a wonderful opportunity to contemplate nature’s most powerful expressions.

Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does Philip Ball. Univ. of Chicago, $35 (288p) ISBN 978-0-226-33242-0 ...

Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they contain fractals, following relatively simple ...

Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they follow relatively simple mathematical rules also found in branching patterns in nature.

These five visual mathematical patterns offer us more than just intellectual curiosity—they provide frameworks for understanding our human experience in the context of math and nature.

The zebra is perhaps one of the most iconic animals when it comes to stunning natural patterns. These African equids are best ...

Although animals can’t use human language, art is beyond words. As Edward Hopper wrote, ‘If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.’ ...

Discover how connecting with nature’s patterns can spark everyday innovation, boost creativity, and enhance well-being—grounded in fresh research and inspiring examples.

From pine cones to spiral galaxies, fascinating patterns of the Fibonacci sequence occur naturally in nature. Find out how this ancient sequence manifests in our world and beyond.

Patterns in nature are all around but may go unnoticed by those not paying careful attention. A current exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Numbers in Nature, calls attention to what it ...