Mathematicians have described 1 a new class of shape that characterizes forms commonly found in nature — from the chambers in the iconic spiral shell of the nautilus to the way in which seeds ...

Using persimmon seeds to predict winter weather is folklore that can be used to determine if winters will be harsh or mild.

A 3D shape with all straight edges and flat faces is a polyhedron. Other 3D shapes with least one curved surface are not polyhedra. A 3D shape with regular polygonal faces, meeting at equal angles ...

The mushroom-shaped popcorn is round with a rough surface. This shape makes it sturdy enough to stir and as you add tasty flavorings such as powdered cheese or sugar for sweet-tasting kettle corn. Why ...

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Say you want to build a Reuleaux triangle of a given width. First draw an equilateral triangle — what the mathematicians call a seed. Choose a point on the triangle’s boundary and draw a circle around ...

Easy Halloween pumpkin carving ideas can look impressive. Get out your carving tools and use our stencils and tutorials to make cool, creative jack-o'-lanterns.

A romance about a man and a woman who, due to an unexpected event, end up switching bodies. Despite coming from completely different backgrounds and environments, the two try to overcome the ...

Onions might be the secret to telling us how much snow we will get in Indiana this year.

Different eye shapes are believed to correlate with specific personality traits. Almond-shaped eyes are linked to calmness and observation, round eyes with creativity, hooded eyes with mystery ...