Science in culture
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The honeycomb produced by bees is among works of art produced by animals. In vol. V of the 'Collection' of Pappus of Alexandria, philosopher, the wisdom of bees is referred to. Their honeycomb is geometrically perfect and leads scientists to question whether it is the result of self-organizing principles of packing or genetic predisposition.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1999
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Science in culture
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A description is presented of the exhibits at the "Signatures of the Invisible" exhibition at the Atlantis Gallery, London, England. The use of materials by artists as tools of illusion is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Science in culture
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The development and usage of a molecular visualization tool by Christopher Henze from NASA, and Preston MacDougall from Middle Tennessee State University is examined in detail.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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