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Impossibility theorems

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The use of mathematics to prove the possible, or the impossible, is discussed. Discussed as well are the mathematical constructions of geometric figures, with specific examples given.

Author: Stewart, Ian
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Planning, Mathematics, Graphic methods, Mathematical analysis, Geometrical models, Mathematical foundations

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Rep-tiling the plane

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A new geometric tiling method simplifies the process of creating intricate designs. How the tiles will be joined is the first determination. Then the shape of the tile will come forth.

Author: Stewart, Ian
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Analysis, Generation of geometric forms, Geometry

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Spiral slime

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Researchers studied the cellular slime mold, which is also known as Dictyostelium discoideum, to determine how it makes its spirals.

Author: Stewart, Ian
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Research, Observations, Dictyostelium, Spirals

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