Beauty in Stem

In the quest for more efficient renewable energy sources, scientists have found inspiration in an unexpected place: butterfly wings. A groundbreaking study, reported by The Verge, reveals how the unique structure of butterfly wings is paving the way for more efficient solar cells. Researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Karlsruhe Institute of … [Read more...] about How Butterfly Wings are inspiring Solar Cell Designs

Sharks are one of nature's most efficient swimmers, gliding through water with remarkable ease. The secret to their aquadynamic prowess lies in their skin. Shark skin is covered in tiny structures called dermal denticles, which are tooth-like scales that create tiny vortices, reducing drag as the shark swims. Engineers and designers at major sportswear companies took … [Read more...] about From Shark Skin To Swimsuits

Next time you’re on a hike or taking the scenic route on a road trip, pay attention to how often the shape of a hexagon is present in nature. From honeybees constructing their beehives with hexagonal cells, snowflake's molecular structure consisting of mini hexagons, to the pattern of a turtle’s shell or fish scales makes hexagons an integral shape in nature.  The … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Hexagons

The harp is indeed a marvel of musical engineering, with a design that beautifully marries form and function. Its elegant shape and ingenious construction have inspired musicians and instrument makers for millennia. The iconic triangular form of the harp isn't just visually striking - it's crucial to its function. This shape allows for strings of varying lengths, producing a … [Read more...] about The Design of a Harp and how it influences and compares to the design of a Piano

In the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), few natural systems rival the elegance and efficiency of ant colonies. These tiny insects, through millions of years of evolution, have developed organizational structures and behaviors that continue to inspire researchers across various disciplines. One of the most fascinating aspects of ant colonies … [Read more...] about The Subtle Genius of Ant Colonies