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Fractals are a fascinating type of pattern for mathematics nerds, with their repeating, artificial-looking structures. Now, scientists have discovered the first known fractal protein – and it seems to be an evolutionary accident.

A new study may overturn more than 100 years of accepted science about how the brain functions. Researchers applied a mathematical model to brain activity and found that brain function may have more to do with shape than connectivity.

In a dramatic ending, the 1,000-ft Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed this Tuesday at around 7:55 am local time. The 900-ton instrument platform fell and crashed into the dish from a height of 492 ft.

The OpenWorm project is aimed at creating the first artificial lifeform – a bottom-up computer model of a millimeter-sized nemotode. In an important step forward, the project's simulated worm is wriggling around in fine form.

A team of materials scientists from Harvard University and the University of Exeter have created biomimetic fibers that change color when stretched.

A study by a team of Australian researchers verifies that the Universe is homogeneous on large distance scales - a founding principle of cosmology.

Gizmag took a closer look at the Domespace rotating wooden home at the Viv-expo green living exhibition in Bordeaux.

An engineering student has created a self-healing concrete that she claims would be cost-effective to produce.