Crochet Coral Reef Sculptures Explain Mathematics

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My thanks to Patricia Powell Kessler for posting this TED video on the sidebar of her blog. This talk appeals to me on so many levels. Margaret Wertheim discusses marine biology, the mathematics of hyperbolic geometry, textiles, folk art, environmental activism, and the passion of spontaneous creativity.

Underwater Astonishments by David Gallo

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Over the past few years I’ve been sent various links from TED. TED is a Technology, Entertainment and Design organization whose mission is to give millions of knowledge-seekers around the globe direct access to the world's greatest thinkers and teachers.

This one, sent by my in-laws, is one of my favorites – please be sure to watch all the way to the end because there is one squid that is truly impressive. Enjoy!