Unlike a 3D zoetrope, which animates a sequence of small changes in objects, a bloom animates as a single, self-contained sculpture. The animation effect of the flower is achieved by progressive rotations of the golden ratio, phi (ϕ), the same ratio that nature uses to generate the spiral patterns we see in pine cones and sunflowers. The rotational speed and frequency of the flower’s strobe light are synchronized so that a flash is produced each time the flower rotates 137.5° (the angular version of phi). The particular shape and behavior of each bloom is determined by a unique parametric seed that I call phi-nomial.

Sculpture: Blooms 2 by John Edmark.

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After a yearlong restoration led by Marmol Radziner, Richard Neutra’s Lew House can now be rented for $26,000 a month.

The gravitational constant G determines the strength of gravity—the force that makes apples fall to the ground or pulls the Earth in its orbit around the sun. It is part of Isaac Newton’s law of universal gravitation, which he first formulated more than 300 years ago. The constant cannot be derived mathematically; it has to be determined through experiment.

Over the centuries, scientists have conducted numerous experiments to determine the value of G, but the scientific community isn’t satisfied with the current figure. It is still less precise than the values of all the other fundamental natural constants—for example, the speed of light in a vacuum.

One reason gravity is extremely difficult to quantify is that it is a very weak force and cannot be isolated: when you measure the gravity between two bodies, you also measure the effect of all other bodies in the world.

An exploration of the various types of singularities hypothesized to exist in the universe and an exploration of whether these singularities could lead to other universes.

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Bangladesh and Indonesia test GM potatoes to stop late potato blight responsible for destroying up to 57% of harvests.

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Research produces a number of late blight-resistant potatoes that are in trials in Bangladesh and Indonesia to improve yields.

Twenty years ago, researchers saw hints of the existence of a type of exotic matter made of four neutrons. Now, researchers have found the clearest evidence it exists yet.

Google’s new certificate program provides alternatives to college degrees that are cheaper to obtain, but potentially worth the same in the job market.

“You know, it’s embarrassing,” well-known crypto podcaster Scott Melker tells Fortune. “I’m a person who talks about risk management and protecting your assets, but I was arguably, in hindsight, overexposed.”

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Don Spanton good question.

However pain is not a trivial matter when it comes to abortion. Astudy by the University of Otago Centre for Science Communication, found that A person’s stance on abortion is linked to their, often inaccurate, belief ab… See more.

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Don SpantonUmmm so what?

Worms experience pain. Pigs, chickens also experience pain. … See more.

Nicholi AveryAuthor.

Don Spanton good question.

However pain is not a trivial matter when it comes to abortion. Astudy by the University of Otago Centre for Science Communication, found that A person’s stance on abortion is linked to their, often inaccurate, belief ab… See more.

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