JOPLIN, Mo. — A summer learning event combines crochet and the wonder of nature. The Missouri Department of Conservation teamed up with the Joplin Public Library, to host the “Pollinator Chat and ...

An Optical Illusion is a type of visual illusion where our brain perceives an image that is different from its actual ...

Decorating with the latest pattern trends is one of the best ways to add design flair to your home. And while you may think of patterns as being exclusive to maximalist decorating styles, this year's ...

Often when describing patterns, they are placed in one of two categories: organic or geometric. Organic designs are ones ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Nature is alive with a special type of pattern called fractals. From the smallest ice crystal to the vastness of the galaxy, fractals are the building blocks of the natural world.

Durable performance textiles shouldn’t sacrifice good design. The following patterns explore color and abstract designs, many of which are inspired by landscapes, while finding inventive ways to ...

Over 30 years working as an environmental scientist and planner, quilting had been Judy Gates’s creative outlet. But in 2020, the medium had her feeling boxed in. “I wanted a way to still use fabric ...

A mixture of two types of pigment-producing cells undergoes diffusiophoretic transport to self-assemble into a hexagonal pattern. Credit: Siamak Mirfendereski and Ankur Gupta/CU Boulder A zebra’s ...

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