Few artists can claim a Ph.D. and a career in finance before making the leap into the art world, but Nelson Saiers isn’t a conventional artist. Having earned his Ph.D. in one year at 23 and then ...

Researchers uncover the mathematical structure behind mesmerizing tiling patterns, linking their visual appeal to the ...

The premise of Marcus du Sautoy’s Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity is that mathematics and creativitiy spring from the same well — structure. Individual numbers exist without human help.

Music has long captivated the human mind, transcending cultural boundaries and personal backgrounds. For some, it represents pure emotion and expression. For others, it intertwines with a more ...

When visitors walk into the Hillcrest home Carole Kuck shares with her wife, Nancy, the first thing they’ll notice is the explosion of colors. Reds so vibrant they sparkle like rubies. Orange hues so ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Annalisa Crannell goes to art museums with ...