Have you ever heard of an animal that poops perfect cubes? It sounds like a bizarre trick of nature, something you’d expect ...

Crows can recognize geometric patterns, suggesting that humans aren't unique in understanding shape structure.

W hen most people think of shapes, they imagine a triangle, a rectangle, or maybe even a fancier- sounding rhombus or ...

The May issue of Scientific American takes you on a deep-sea mining mission, explores dark comets and examines an invisible threat to the food we eat ...

The ongoing exhibition Hills and Ravines highlights the works of Chen Feng, an acclaimed artist for decades. On display are dozens of mixed-media paintings in which he offers an alternative ...

Boxwoods are classic and popular hedge shrubs that add visual interest and architectural lines to a garden or yard. Trim them ...

When it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscapes are designed so ...

Yet how livestock shapes the landscape depends on how the animals are farmed. Intensive farming of large livestock breeds can increase soil erosion and flood risk, while low-density regenerative ...

Yet how livestock shapes the landscape depends on how the animals are farmed. Intensive farming of large livestock breeds can increase soil erosion and flood risk, while low-density regenerative ...

This is a landscaping idea that looks great in dry climates since ... Use two or more gravel colors to create designs and patterns like borders, stripes, swirls, and geometric shapes. Vary the gravel ...

Both of these eras bring a European look and are unique enough that they're easy to replicate. Art Deco features things like geometric, symmetrical shapes, bold colors, and ornamental patterns (think ...