For the longest time, the internet was a mostly one-way street -- providing fast downloads but slower upload speeds. It was designed this way intentionally to support our online behaviors at that time ...

When you stumble upon something truly symmetrical in the wild, it can be a jarring experience that makes you feel like you’ve spotted a glitch in the Matrix. From the fractal patterns of a romanesco ...

To begin to understand what mathematicians and physicists see in the abstract structures of symmetries, let’s start with a familiar shape. We are fond of saying things are symmetric, but what does ...

Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens. Symmetry also has an aesthetic meaning, although this is ...

This blog comes from my discussions with Steve Savoie, a manufacturing and tooling engineer who spoke at last year’s International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX). Steve has a background in both ...

In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and ...