A completely new geometric shape has been discovered by a group of researchers looking into the dynamics of cells that contribute toward the embryonic development and lead to the formation of human ...

Crows can recognize geometric patterns, suggesting that humans aren't unique in understanding shape structure.

Organisms start from one cell, which divides, again and again, building 3D tissues into a body. Epithelial cells form linings, like the skin and outer layers of organs, and lay the foundation for ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The brain has a problem. Information can only ...

Through modeling and experiments, researchers uncover a previously undescribed shape -- they call a 'scutoid' -- adopted by packed epithelial cells during embryonic development; discovery could lead ...

Stark white pieces of art never looked so inviting: New Zealand-based sculptor Ben Foster creates aluminum forms of animals using modern, geometric shapes. The sculptures are the same size as the real ...

A geometrical optical illusion is a type of puzzle in which these are arranged in different shapes, positions of lines, patterns, and figures that mislead the brain about their actual perception.