The golden ratio has many amazing properties. But is it really a secret of nature and the epitome of beauty?
Unfortunately the answer is no, not perfectly. Find out more here.
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From flocks of starlings to spiral galaxies: this article explores examples of emergent phenomena in nature.
Find out how a square grid and some simple rules can generate complex patterns and life-like behaviour.
Human beings are wilful and don't always act rationally. Yet, mathematical models of the behaviour of crowds are surprisingly accurate.