Sand-tracing pendulum drew weird squiggly lines.

The pendulum, which is used for sand tracing, recorded the seismic activity during the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Olympia, Washington in 2001. Scientists believe that the squiggly lines traced by the pendulum captured the intensity and duration of the quake's most intense trembles. This demonstrates the ability of a simple instrument like a sand-tracing pendulum to capture and record seismic activity. The information gathered by the pendulum can help scientists better understand the characteristics of earthquakes and improve earthquake prediction and mitigation efforts.

Bees of the genus Tetragonula construct tall nests that spiral clockwise

Bees of the genus Tetragonula construct tall nests that spiral clockwise, their geometry astonishing for years. Similar mathematical algorithms appear in how mollusks make nacre (mother of pearl and how crystals form in a spiral. This phenomenon is known as the Fibonacci sequence, which is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. This sequence is found throughout nature and is commonly seen in the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the branching patterns in trees, the curve of waves and spirals in shells and pinecones, and even the patterns in hurricanes and galaxies.

The Fibonacci sequence and its associated mathematical patterns are thought to be a result of the optimization of growth and efficient use of available resources in nature. It has been proposed that this pattern allows for maximum exposure to light, efficient use of space, and a reduction in crowding and competition among growing organisms.

Overall, the Fibonacci sequence and its related mathematical patterns in nature are a testament to the elegance and efficiency of mathematical principles in the natural world, and they continue to fascinate scientists and mathematicians alike.

17 year old Juliane Koepcke survived the LANSA Flight 508 plane crash in 1971

Juliane Koepcke, a 17-year-old German-Peruvian woman, became famous for her remarkable survival story after the crash of LANSA Flight 508 in 1971. The flight was traveling from Lima, Peru to Pucallpa, Peru when it was struck by lightning and crashed into the Amazon rainforest. Koepcke was the only survivor of the crash and spent 10 days in the jungle before being rescued by local lumbermen. Despite suffering from serious injuries, she managed to survive the jungle's harsh conditions and eventually made a full recovery. Her story has been widely documented and serves as a testament to the power of human resilience and determination in the face of extreme adversity.

Keeping track of up to 100 babies is a daunting task, so scorpions will carry them around on their backs

Keeping track of up to 100 babies is a daunting task, so scorpions will carry them around on their backs. Scorpions are not known to carry baby scorpions on their backs. Scorpions are solitary creatures and generally do not interact with their offspring after they have hatched from their eggs. The young scorpions must fend for themselves and are not carried or cared for by their parents. It is important to rely on scientifically accurate information when making statements about the natural world.