Nature follows mathematical rules and creates repeating patterns across completely different organisms and environments.

The reason patterns often appear in nature is simple: The same basic physical or chemical processes occur in many patterned substances and organisms as they form. Whether in plants and animals or ...

Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland features around 40,000 exposed polygonal columns of basalt in perfect horizontal sections. Chris Hill/Photodisc via Getty Images The reason patterns often appear ...

CHARITERS VALLEY (KDKA) -- A KDKA viewer captured an impressive sight on video Wednesday night over Chartiers Valley. KDKA viewer Brittany Patterson was at Chartiers Valley High School on Wednesday ...

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