Why nature prefers curves over sharp corners
In this Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture, Gábor Domokos explores the geometric preference for rounded edges and non-flat surfaces. Discover how these principles manifest in everything from geological formations to the unique mechanics of the Gömböc.
Research professor Gábor Domokos, from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, demonstrates how natural structures often avoid sharp angles. He explores the mathematical fascination with curved edges and non-flat faces in the natural world.
A highlight of the lecture is the discussion of the Gömböc. Created by Domokos and Péter Várkonyi, this remarkable object is the first known homogeneous, convex shape possessing exactly one stable and one unstable static equilibrium.
Source: Natural tilings: from hard rock to soft cells - Gábor Domokos
