Stalagmites Adhere to a Single Mathematical Rule
Scientists have discovered that all stalagmites growing from cave floors follow a mathematical rule that explains their development into different shapes.
A new study, set to be published, reveals that stalagmites adhere to a simple mathematical parameter, regardless of their shape.
"It turns out that the rich diversity of stalagmite shapes can be explained by one simple parameter,"said Piotr Szymczak, a physicist at the University of Warsaw.
The discovery could help scientists extract more accurate data about past climate conditions. This finding is a rare case where natural beauty corresponds directly to a clean mathematical law.
Author's note: Scientists uncover a single mathematical rule governing stalagmite growth.
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