Fractals like the Koch snowflake have lots of weird mathematical properties. For example, each iteration above has a greater total length than the previous step.

The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

Fractals are a fascinating type of pattern for mathematics nerds, with their repeating, artificial-looking structures. Now, scientists have discovered the first known fractal protein – and it ...

By using fractal math to calculate how the branches of trees are depicted in art, researchers can put a number on what makes for a realistic tree. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

The term “mathematical art” usually conjures up images of M.C. Escher’s endless staircases, Möbius-strip ants, and mind-boggling tilings. Or it might remind one of the intimate intertwining ...

While Mother Nature doesn’t form patterns that perfectly repeat forever, the way mathematical fractals do, she does create some gorgeous approximations. Romanesco, related to broccoli, is a ...

The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

The term “mathematical art” usually conjures up images of M.C. Escher’s endless staircases, ... Fractal Roots and Artful Math. By Ivars Peterson. June 6, 2002 at 10:43 am. Share this: Email ...