The foam on your morning latte is fractal. In nature, bubbles that occur when ocean waves break or where raindrops have fallen create a self-similar pattern with thin films of liquid separating ...

Fractals are patterns that repeat themselves at different sizes, creating complex structures from simple rules. They are found everywhere in nature, from the shapes of mountains and coastlines to ...

Fractal patterns are found throughout nature on large, macroscopic scales, like in romanesco broccoli or fern plants, but until now they have never been identified at the molecular scale.

In fact, regular fractals at the molecular level are completely unknown in nature. This is somewhat surprising. After all, molecules can assemble themselves into all sorts of wonderful shapes.

Fractal patterns are self-replicating structures in which the same shape repeats at increasingly smaller scales. They can be created mathematically and also occur in nature.

Fractal patterns in art and nature are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, according to the study published in PNAS Nexus. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.

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 ...

The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, invites visitors to explore and experience "Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature," an original exhibition opening Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Fractal patterns in art and nature are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, according to the study published in PNAS Nexus. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.