Mathematicians Reveal Secrets of the Ancient and Universal Art of Symmetry

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Flower image by Chaim Goodman-Strauss of the University of Arkansas.
Flower image by Chaim Goodman-Strauss of the University of Arkansas.

Humans have used symmetrical patterns for thousands of years in both functional and decorative ways. Now, a new book by three mathematicians offers both math experts and enthusiasts a new way to understand symmetry and a fresh way to see the world.


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How you spend affects how much you spend: Non-cash purchases found to be higher than cash buys

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There is fresh evidence that people spend less when paying cash than using credit, cash-equivalent scrip or gift certificates. They also spend less when they have to estimate expenses in detail. These findings appear in the ...

Oldest gorilla in captivity dies in Dallas at 55

Sep 05, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the Dallas Zoo - her home for more than half a century, a spokesman said Friday.

Study: Individual Personal Ties Strengthen Teams’ Overall Creativity

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(PhysOrg.com) -- With more employees working in teams, it’s critical for companies to find ways to enable these teams be more creative in their work.
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