Real Star of the World Cup: The Human Foot

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In few sports, perhaps, does the foot stand out more. Emily Reeves offers an appreciation. Source
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Tiled Beauty: Functional Aesthetics in Biology

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Tessellated patterns are surprisingly prevalent in biology. Are these forms necessary for function, or mere consequences of natural laws?  Source
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