Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they follow relatively simple mathematical rules also found in branching patterns in nature.

The annual clock of the seasons—winter, spring, summer, autumn—is often taken as a given. But our new study in Nature, using ...

Ayako Mogi’s winding yet engrossing visual essay probes humanity’s urge to perceive order in the natural world.

The High Desert Museum explores this fun and funky side of nature in its original interactive exhibition Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature, opening on Saturday, February 22.

In this video, we showcase the stunning patterns found inside various seashells through cross-section cuts. The intricate designs reveal the beauty of nature. We also explore the question: What ...