Unveiling Ancient Symmetry: Islamic Girih Tiles and the Mathematics of Aperiodicity
“The Islamic tradition of geometric patterning, driven in part by aniconism, led to the creation of intricate designs that predate and foreshadow the mathematical discovery of Penrose tilings. Although the intentionality behind these patterns remains a matter of scholarly debate, their existence serves as a powerful testament to the advanced geometrical knowledge and artistic innovation present in Islamic art centuries ago.“
Progress in Developing a Bark Beetle Identification Tool
“These pests are known for their potential to cause extensive damage to forests globally, as well as for uniform and homoplastic morphology which poses identification challenges. Utilizing a MaxViT-based deep learning model is an innovative approach to classify bark beetles down to the species level from images containing multiple beetles. The methodology involves a comprehensive process of data collection, preparation, and model training, leveraging pre-classified beetle species to ensure accuracy and reliability.”