Fractals in nature

aquatic plant macro

Dive into the world of fractals with this comprehensive article on fractal art, geometry, and patterns. See stunning examples and learn about the history and applications of these complex mathematical shapes. Explore the beauty and complexity of fractals. Don't miss this must-read resource on everything fractal!

Our watersheds are fractal and living patterns. In “The Ripple: Stories About Western MA Rivers” this month, Kurt encourages families to discover how nested we are in our watersheds this summer and to…

One researcher takes this finding into account when developing retinal implants that restore vision

Another very useful application for fractal processes is to create 3D vegetation for your models. There are several very good commercial products which use algorithms to create plants, which combin…

Geometric forms are those which correspond to named regular shapes, such as squares, rectangles and circles. I like the fact that not all naturally occurring objects are organic and it is the precision and regularity of forms within the natural world which I find particularly inspiring. Below are just a few of many examples.

Kuraburi, Thailand

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I was curious, so I analyzed the geometry of the peacock's tail-feather display. Turns out the shape is a symmetrical phyllotaxis, which is somewhat surprising. Most phyllotaxis patterns in nature (like on pinecones, pineapples and sunflowers) have spirals of adjacent Fibonacci numbers (usually 5, 8, 13 or 21), but the peacock's feathers have the same count of spirals in both directions!