: Lectures cover how wind flows, currents, and curvature dictate the physical structure of the environment.
The 36-lecture series explores the hidden geometry and topological structures found within the natural world, moving beyond standard Euclidean shapes to examine how complex forms like DNA, proteins, and bubbles are organized. Key Themes & Topics
"" is a mathematics course produced by The Teaching Company (TTC) —now known as The Great Courses —and taught by Professor Satyan L. Devadoss . TTC - Shape of Nature
The course uses visual examples to explain advanced mathematical concepts:
: Investigates the mathematical properties of knots and their application to DNA entanglement and molecular symmetry. : Lectures cover how wind flows, currents, and
: The Travel Corporation (TTC) supports "nature-based solutions" through its TreadRight Foundation , funding projects like kelp forest restoration and rainforest protection. Events - Earth Day Clear Lake
While the TTC course is a well-known academic resource, the title is also used for community and art initiatives: Devadoss
: The Clear Lake Arts Center hosts an annual "The Shape of Nature" all-media contest to celebrate environmental beauty through art.