Philip Ball explores the science of the branching patterns we see in nature, revealing that there is much more to these networks than meets the eye. He explains how there are hidden rules at work that can give us extraordinary insights into the nature of life itself.
"As part of a trilogy of books exploring the science of patterns in nature, acclaimed science writer Philip Ball here looks at the form and growth of branching networks in the natural world, and what we can learn from them. Many patterns in nature show a branching form - trees, …
Philip Ball explores the science of the shapes we see in nature, revealing how there is a pattern-forming tendency in the basic processes of nature, and from a few simple themes, and the repetition of simple rules, endless beautiful variations can arise.
Philip Ball explores the science of the branching patterns we see in nature, revealing that there is much more to these networks than meets the eye. Whether trees, snowflakes, forked lightning, or systems of arteries and veins, he explains how there are hidden rules at work that…
The book provides an introduction to deterministic (and some stochastic) modeling of spatiotemporal phenomena in ecology, epidemiology, and neural systems. A survey of the classical models in the fields with up to date applications is given. The book begins with detailed descrip…
"Si l'apparition de la vie elle-même reste un mystère, il est désormais possible d'affirmer sereinement qu'on connaît l'origine des animaux, et, singulièrement, l'origine de l'homme. C'est cette bonne nouvelle que nous livre le physicien Vincent Fleury dans Les Tourbillons de la…
This book facilitates an integrative understanding of the development, genetics and evolution of butterfly wing patterns. To develop a deep and realistic understanding of the diversity and evolution of butterfly wing patterns, it is essential and necessary to approach the proble…
This book facilitates an integrative understanding of the development, genetics and evolution of butterfly wing patterns. To develop a deep and realistic understanding of the diversity and evolution of butterfly wing patterns, it is essential and necessary to approach the proble…
"Over the last 40 years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it--and life as we can imagine it--would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its…
