They found that the pointed cusps that form at the edge of rose petals are due to a type of geometric frustration called a ...

The pointy edges of petals rely on a type of geometric feedback never before seen in nature.

Roses, long admired for their beauty and symbolic richness, owe their iconic petal shape to a mechanical process that has remained largely mysterious—until now. According to a new study, the pointed ...

Four physicists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Israel, have unraveled the mechanical process behind the growth of ...

Le Creuset recently introduced its Signature Petal Braiser, a new flower-shaped cast iron pan with spring in mind. Its adorable petal-shaped lid is a fun addition to your kitchenware, and a nice ...