The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

Mysteriously beautiful fractals are shaking up the world of mathematics and deepening our understanding of nature. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies.

Marcus du Sautoy describes how fractal geometry can be used to describe natural objects, and how it is used in digital animation. Trees use the simple rule of trying to maximise surface area ...