Mathematics
Droste effect
The Droste effect, known in art as an example of mise en abyme, is the effect of a picture recursively…
Body proportions in art
While there is significant variation in anatomical proportions between people, there are many references to body proportions that are intended…
Geometric abstraction
Geometric abstraction is a form of abstract art based on the use of geometric forms sometimes, though not always, placed…
The Matrix: Mathematics: Longing for the Pure and Abyss, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul
Matrix: Mathematics: Longing for the Pure and Abyss is an exhibition about the mathematical attitude of contemporary artists living in…
Validity in logic
In logic, an argument is valid if and only if it takes a form that makes it impossible for the…
Dynamics
Dynamics is the branch of applied mathematics (specifically classical mechanics) concerned with the study of forces and torques and their…
Alzheimer’s disease research
In April 2014 there were 315 open clinical trials under way to understand and treat Alzheimer's disease. 42 of these…
Topology optimization
Topology optimization (TO) is a mathematical method that optimizes material layout within a given design space, for a given set…
Biphasic and polyphasic sleep
Biphasic sleep (or diphasic, bimodal or bifurcated sleep) is the practice of sleeping during two periods over 24 hours, while…
Navigation
Navigation is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft…