Goodies
Some Mathematical Patterns in the Real World
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The Fractal Structure of Broccoli
Romanesco
A fractal is a shape with structure on all scales of magnification. This vegetable (from the cauliflower family) is self-similar: it is made from parts that have the same shape as the whole. |
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Spiral Waves in the Belousov-Zhabotinskii
Reaction
This chemical reaction spontaneously forms patterns. Until recently, it was thought that this contradicted the Second Law of Thermodynamics. It doesn't! |
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