The shape, described in the journal PLOS One, is rarely seen in nature – and could potentially prove useful for manipulating light on tiny scales. In a standard helix the spiral coils up and up ...

we are writing a helix.” Researchers conducted the study, published in the Soft Matter journal, to understand how certain shapes of synthetic self-propelled microswimmers affected motion and ...

Why Is The Helix Such A Popular Shape? Perhaps Because They Are Nature's Space Savers Date: March 2, 2005 Source: University Of Pennsylvania Summary: Something about nature loves a helix, the ...

Magnetic forces at the center of the galaxy have twisted a nebula into the shape of DNA, a new study reveals. The double helix shape is commonly seen inside living organisms, but this is the first ...

PHILADELPHIA – Something about nature loves a helix, the ubiquitous spiral shape taken on by DNA and many other molecules found in the cells of living creatures. The shape is so useful that ...