*laUGHS INTO THE SUN*

sagansense:

Sunflowers Do the Math

The spiraling shapes in cauliflower, artichoke, and sunflower florets (above) share a remarkable feature: The numbers of clockwise and counterclockwise spirals are consecutive Fibonacci numbers—the sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and so on, so that each number is the sum of the last two. What’s more, those spirals pack florets as tight as can be, maximizing their ability to gather sunlight for the plant. But how do plants like sunflowers create such perfect floret arrangements, and what does it have to do with Fibonacci numbers? A plant hormone called auxin, which spurs the growth of leaves, flowers, and other plant organs, is the key: Florets grow where auxin flows. Using a mathematical model that describes how auxin and certain proteins interact to transport each other around inside plants, researchers could predict where the hormone would accumulate. Simulations of that model reproduced patterns exactly matching real “Fibonacci spirals” in sunflowers, the team reports this month in Physical Review Letters. Based on their results, the researchers suggest that such patterns might be more universal in nature than previously thought, so keep an eye out: Fibonacci numbers might be spiraling in every direction.

via sciencemag.org

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via rorschachx, from science-junkie

complexogeek:

Does this look like the face of mercy?

time for a reflective moment since a lot has happened in my life recently and i finally have peace of mind. my brain hurts from all the work, my body isn’t getting any younger and today i plucked out 12 white hairs from my head, ohno old hag status forever.

i’m studying now, and working too. at first it was just a simple programming course i took up because i loev technologee but then it escalated into a spanish course and i took a leap and see if i could get a scholarship with my old school results. i got a letter that allowed me a physics and chem course. my programming course progressed and now i’m doing the higher level stuff which hurts my mind a little. i took the chem course first because having four courses on top of having more responsibilities at work would kill me.

and i really want to thank everyone who has drawn things for me, sent me wishes and made me gifts on my birthday this month, and those who messaged me or talk to me about your lives. you guys are all artsy folk, some are great writers, some are just like me: people who live in two worlds. i’ve always wanted to pursue my old dreams of studying in the science field, but i never regretted being sent to art college tbh. art is therapy to me in a way.

when i looked at my old sketchbooks, i realized they were slowly filled with programming notes, chem stuff, and job stuff instead of art. i really admire those who can keep their passion for drawing and creating in general, i’m not focused enough. i doodle my own stuff for warming up, so i can draw gift art for all my friends again. i feel a little regretful and embarrassed sometimes when i can’t repay someone for doing so much for me. i just didn’t know that my art could make other people happy, that’s why i didn’t value it because having good art isn’t my main goal, it’s like a casual hobby outside of work. i got a wake up call this week, and i felt that something kickstarted my heart when people told me that they appreciated what i drew for them, it is surreal to hear people ask you to draw for them, let alone be told that they are thankful.. even though my passion lies in the science field. i just fail at combining the two. if i know that my art can help others, then i’ll use it.

so for now, i’m still doodling and sketching. i promise to take care of my health so i can be more focused and motivated to draw. my art mana’s just not high enough for EPIC art atm, i don’t like scribbling things for a good friend, i do my best whenever i draw for others. it must always be better than the art i make for myself. give me some time, i’ll catch up. i’m just thankful for friends that never gave up on me no matter what i do in life. it’s a pity that i’m terrible with emotions and it’s hard to express how happy i am actually, but i want to hi-five every one of you.

thank you so much.

guppyao:

this always makes me think of you, toten ; ; <3

this is so sweet, i love pictures like these. ILU GUPPY

discoverynews:

Ugly Animals That Need Saving Too

The recently formed Ugly Animal Preservation Society (UAPS) is, according to its president Simon Watt, “dedicated to raising the profile of some of Mother Nature’s more aesthetically challenged children. The panda gets too much attention.” Watt, who is also an evolutionary biologist, and his team definitely did not showcase cute and furry pandas at recent UAPS events held at the Edinburgh Science Fest and Bristol’s Big Green Week. Media attention instead was paid to animals such as the appropriately named blobfish.

They’re so ugly, they’re cute. Save ‘em! (My favorite is the naked mole rat — looks like this specimen had a particularly rough night out)

nolan-kane:

Codex Seraphinianus, 1976-1978

‘The Codex Seraphinianus is a book written and illustrated by Italian artist, architect and industrial designer Luigi Serafini, from 1976 to 1978. The book appears to be a visual encyclopedia of an unknown world, written in one of its languages, an alphabetic writing intended to be meaningless.’

- Wikipedia

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_{An army of nightmares, huh? Let’s get this party started.}

(Source: michealfassbender)

late night doodles i drew yesterday because i worked late for the nth time, i forgot to scan this at the office.. sry for bad photos HAHA

Atilo and Ceter, my babbys. immigrant drug lord and scientist grandma. sometimes i close my eyes and tears start flowing while i smile because i make characters like these.

staceythinx:

Photographer Eric Rolph captured this beautiful view from above Maui, Hawaii.

(via mehrunes-dagons)

(Source: journalofanobody, via adelein)