So hexagons are all over the place in nature, from the biggest planets all the way down to microscopic compounds. We have pretty reasonable scientific explanations for all such hexagonal appearances.

Hexagons, in particular, are often seen in nature: bee hives are the common example, but definitely not the only. Basalt columns and insect eyes also form hexagonal patterns. But what makes hexagons ...

Why Nature Loves Hexagons (featuring Infinite Series!) Season 5 Episode 27 | 5m 58s Video has Closed Captions | CC. From spirals to spots to fractals, nature is full of interesting patterns.

The film explores the intricate relationship between mathematics and the construction of honeycomb by bees. It highlights how bees utilize geometric shapes, particularly hexagons, to create an ...

Hexagons are mutually associated with bees and wasps, as both insect species build their nests using this humble six-sided shape. Anyone who stumbles upon a bee or wasp nest in nature will be ...

Discover the science behind nature's favorite shape, the hexagon. Plus, a cutting-edge drone uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

Hexagons are mutually associated with bees and wasps, as both insect species build their nests using this humble six-sided shape. Anyone who stumbles upon a bee or wasp nest in nature will be ...