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arts10 days ago•171 min saved

Nature's Patterns Come Into Focus in a Pandemic-Inspired Photo Essay

Photographer Jon McCormack turned pandemic-era beach walks into a years-long study of nature's patterns, producing the monograph Patterns: Art of the Natural World. From dunes that read as line drawings to micro-organisms seen through a microscope, his images reveal recurring motifs across deserts, glaciers, and wildlife. Using a long telephoto lens and focus stacking, he captures close-ups from remote expeditions and near-home scenes, aiming to make nature feel accessible to everyone and inspire its protection.

via CNN|

#arts #macro #nature

health7 months ago•7 min saved

Understanding Trypophobia: The Brain's Reaction to Tiny Holes

Trypophobia is an aversion to clustered holes or bumps, often driven by disgust and evolutionary disease-avoidance instincts, but it is not officially recognized as a clinical phobia. Reactions include discomfort, physical sensations, and avoidance, triggered by visual patterns resembling parasites or diseased skin. While many experience symptoms similar to phobias, it generally lacks the impairment required for diagnosis. Treatments like therapy and relaxation techniques can help manage symptoms.

via Bored Panda|

#disgust #fear #health

science9 months ago•2 min saved

New Study Reveals Hidden Patterns and Limits in Earth's Geological History

A new study suggests that the boundaries between Earth's geological periods follow a hidden hierarchical, fractal pattern, which could improve our understanding of past planetary changes and help predict future shifts.

via IFLScience|

#climate-shifts #earth-history #geological-time

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Harnessing Turbulence: Generating Patterns through Innovative Research

A new study suggests that regular patterns can emerge from the turbulent motion of fluids under certain conditions, such as when particles in the fluid all spin in the same direction, a property called "odd viscosity." This effect, observed in a simulation, could have implications for controlling and shaping turbulence, potentially leading to breakthroughs in designing more efficient airplane wings, engines, and wind turbines. The findings, published in Nature, offer insights into the interplay between eddies and waves in turbulent flows and could have applications in various natural contexts, including the corona of the sun and the solar wind.

via Phys.org|

#fluid-dynamics #odd-viscosity #patterns

science2 years ago•1 min saved

18 Instances of Mathematical Patterns in Nature That Suggest Intelligent Design

The Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers that produce the "golden ratio," appears in nature in various forms, including the shell of a nautilus, bubbles made by whales, and the growth patterns of plants and trees. The sequence is also found in random and obscure places, such as broken computer screens and spilled liquids. The article showcases 18 examples of the Fibonacci sequence in nature and everyday life.

via BuzzFeed|

#fibonacci-sequence #golden-ratio #mathematics