Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly ...

A global catalog shows how creatures across the tree of life balance rigidity with flexibility in remarkably consistent ways ...

Researchers uncover the mathematical structure behind mesmerizing tiling patterns, linking their visual appeal to the ...

As semiconductor process nodes scale down to 5nm and below, the complexity of Integrated Circuit (IC) design grows exponentially, and design rules evolve from simple one dimensional constraints into ...

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First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in handmade ...

Crows are able to look at a handful of four-sided shapes and correctly distinguish those that exhibit geometric regularity from those that don't, according to a provocative new study. It's the first ...

Abstract: Secure vector dominance is a key cryptographic primitive in secure computational geometry (SCG), determining the dominance relationship of vectors between two participants without revealing ...

Have you ever noticed patterns in nature? Certain forms and shapes seem to repeat all around you, in architecture, religious symbols, art, and natural formations. Many people believe these sacred ...