For many centuries, mankind has been trying to describe the world in a scientific way. Each new discovery in science is becoming more and more complicated. Mathematics greatly facilitates this task. It is very common in nature: numerical patterns in sunflowers, seed reproduction rate, there are even mathematical formulas that can predict the occurrence of black holes. Some are convinced that our entire Universe can be described by formulas. Everything that we observe has a mathematical explanation, this applies even to the most complex and incredible anomalies.
Here is a list of 10 things in nature that are related to exact science:
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Black holes
The very existence of black holes was predicted by mathematicians. However, they had no idea what it was. The formula for black holes was a real mathematical mystery. Therefore, black holes rightfully occupy a place in this top. Stephen Hawking in the 1970s found out that they emit radiation. Initially, there was a theory that absolutely nothing can withstand the effects of black holes, but since 2014, people have come to the conclusion that a small amount of light can still escape.
It is believed that there is a black hole in the center of each galaxy. In fact, this is an accumulation of huge mass in a small volume. For example, for our planet to turn into a black hole, it must be compressed to the size of a walnut. This is one of the most impressive mathematical phenomena in nature.
For those who are interested in space, on our site most-beauty.ru we published an interesting article about the most beautiful and unusual stars in the Universe.
2
DNA
DNA is important for all living organisms. It contains most of the genetic code, which determines our growth, development and ability to reproduce offspring. Our life affects DNA, and DNA affects how we live. The structure of DNA correlates with the numbers in the Fibonacci sequence with a very close ratio.
The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical model that describes many phenomena in nature: rabbit reproduction, snail shell structure, hurricanes and much more. Fibonacci is considered the greatest mathematician of medieval Europe.
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Snowflakes
Snowflakes are an amazing example of symmetry in nature. Each “petal” of a snowflake is identical to the others, unless, of course, it was damaged. This seems fairly simple, but science has struggled for many years to explain this phenomenon. Each snowflake is unique in its structure. And the question arose: how can they all be unique, but at the same time symmetrical? The answer is that this is a necessary condition for the connection between the "petals" to be maintained. If they were not the same, then the snowflake would simply fall apart. Their uniqueness is due to the fact that they fall from the sky in different conditions.
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Sunflower seeds
Here again, one can observe a connection with the Fibonacci sequence. It is rather difficult to explain this model in words. The bottom line is that the seeds grow from the center and form spirals. In 1979, the scientist Vogel derived a formula that demonstrates the distribution of seeds in a sunflower. The resulting picture can be compared with the Fibonacci sequence.
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Honeycombs
Honey is a product that never spoils. Even inside the Egyptian pyramids, edible honey was still found. Bees build honeycombs to store honey in them. The shape of the honeycomb is ideal in terms of strength to free space. Mathematicians went very far to prove that no other structure would be more optimal for this purpose.
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Eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is in a straight line between the earth and the sun. This is another amazing example of math in nature. The diameter of the Sun is 1.4 million km; on the Moon it is 3.5 thousand km. This is a huge difference. However, the Sun is at a much greater distance from us than the Moon. This allows the moon to perfectly close the sun. It probably happened by accident; at least there is no information about such patterns. According to scientists, the moon is gradually moving away from the earth. If this continues, then we can no longer observe such colorful eclipses.
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Snail shells
There is a ratio called the golden ratio. It is based on the Fibonacci sequence and can be represented as a golden spiral. Many snail shells are directly proportional to the golden spiral. The shape of the shell always remains unchanged, only its size changes.
By the way, we have an article about the most beautiful snails in the world. We highly recommend looking at amazing photos of these mollusks.
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Web
There are spiders that spin a round web. The web pattern is almost perfectly symmetrical, and the shape is close to a perfect circle. Spiders seem to have an excellent sense of distance. It is still unknown how they do it. We are even unable to find out why they weave it in this way. Perhaps they do this for reasons of maximum strength. Or maybe they are just stupid spiders who themselves do not know what they are doing. One way or another, this is a vivid example of mathematics in nature.
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Facial features
Even the features of a human face comply with the golden ratio rule. Studies show that people whose traits are more associated with the golden ratio seem more attractive to others. Unfortunately, mathematics is not equally good for everyone.
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Galaxies
Galaxies. This is something difficult to imagine. And even they are associated with the golden ratio. In fact, the same mathematical model is used as in the cases with snail shells and hurricanes. However, the matter is not limited to one Fibonacci sequence. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, seems to be symmetrical. As if one half is a mirror image of the other. This makes us wonder: is there another copy of our solar system in the Universe?