In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...

Shading brings 3D forms to life, beautifully carving out the shape of objects around us. Despite the importance of shading ...

A new study proves for the first time that the ‘two-thirds scaling law’ applies to large animals as well as small ones, offering key lessons for conversation.

Marine scientists have long marveled at how animals like fish and seals swim so efficiently despite having different shapes.

Snowflakes vary by size and shape but exactly how many different patterns are there and what weather features influence their appearance?

Selecting the perfect engagement ring isn't simply about the brilliance or the size of the diamond, it's also about the meaning behind the ring shape.

Understand what the properties of 3D shapes are and learn what vertices, faces and edges are with this BBC Bitesize maths guide.

The Patents Behind Pasta Shapes When you sit down to a bowl, be it gnocchi or Kraft macaroni, consider the design work and innovation that have gone into it ...

Some hearts are round, others more elongated, and as it turns out, these differences aren’t just simple curiosities. Scientists have discovered that your heart’s unique shape could be a crystal ball ...

In a 2D the answer is two, and a 3D space can be tiled in shapes that have no corners at all, called soft cells. These shapes can be made in a few different ways, and some are shown here.

Would you like to knit your own furniture? I’m talking about creating an entire couch, chair, and table by knitting, and not just the upholstery. How’s that even possible? Well, researchers from ...