Two Pictures Concerning Natural Symmetry-

     Here are two amazingly symmetrical and, unbelievably, natural figures. One of the oldest examples of symmetry in nature is the snowflake - so utterly perfect and, at the same time, fragile.   


    






















While a symmetrical flower isn't quite as well known, it's certainly just as timeless. It's all the same on both sides - 
even the veins match!











                             


                                

Some Sites I Think You'll Love!

     I found some totally amazing sites with the help of Google. They talk all about fractals, patterns, and numbers in math - it's  basically everything I've been trying to explain to all of you. They're all really cool, and I hope that you will like them. Nature By Numbers is the first one, Patterns In Nature is the second one, and Fractals In Nature is the last one. Enjoy!

Why I Chose A Honeycomb

     I put the honeycomb on the blog because I have just found out that bees have invented the most efficient system of storage! This is because all of the hexagons fit into one giant circle. This way, there's no mess - it's one smooth operation!        

About Those Videos...

      There is one video that I really recommend for anyone who wants to learn about the Pythagorean theorem - the third one to the right. There's this college professor-ish guy lecturing about the way that the Pythagorean theorem is all  over nature. It's pretty cool - even though I don't exactly love lectures...

Is Math Really In Nature?

         Yes, it is. Hello again. If you read my first post and thought I was crazy, then take a look at Central Park, or even Prospect Park. Or just look at a tree, for example. If you look really close, you can see all of the points of the tree. If you think of it this way, then the tree bark is like a geometric design on a piece of fabric. All of the rough and sharp parts blend together to make something smooth and beautiful. Some people have entirely different opinions. That's OK by me. Just try to come up with some way of thinking about it so that you don't see natural math as something strange and unnecessary.    

Hello Mathmaticians!

        So, you may be wondering how math tangles into nature, of all things. Ever look at a picture of a dragonfly? With its wings unfolded, a dragonfly boasts perfect symmetry. Same wing shape, same markings.... Nature hikers, you know what I'm talking about. Anyone who doesn't, sit back and enjoy the ride!