Fractal lunch break!

(Source: foodbeast.com, via merlin-und-buenchen)

10 years ago

All day, we’re paying tribute to the late Benoit Mandelbrot and his amazing discovery of fractal geometry. Follow along as we share his last recorded interview and curate some of our favorite fractal art. And for a personalized fractal treat, grab your laptop and put your Tumblr through the Fractalizer, and watch your posts turn into fractals. Here’s to you Benoit!

10 years ago

We thought it apt to feature the Father of Fractals himself as our last fractals post (well for now, anyway).  We, as are so many in the science, technology and mathematics fields, are in awe of you and your work, Dr. Mandelbrot. The world continues to evolve thanks to you and your many contributions to it.  We can’t wait to see all the new ways fractals are applied in the future.  

11 years ago

And with this penultimate fractal GIF, we’re nearing the end of our Fractal Fest celebration. But while all good things must come to an end, don’t worry, we won’t be saying goodbye to fractals for long. The Tumblr Fractalizer will remain at our #Fractals page, and keep an eye on your feed all next week for a killer IBM Research innovation.

11 years ago

11 years ago

On Benoit and Fractal Follicles 

“The last thing [Benoit] worked on was his memoirs. He died before they were finished. His wife and Merry Morse from IBM finished them up. It has been published and is called ”The Fractalist“ It came out in 2012. The cover photo is especially interesting, if you look at Benoit’s hair. His normally fuzzy hair has been turned into the boundary of the Mandelbrot Set. Its just brilliant. I wish I had thought of it. 

Michael Frame 
Yale University Math Professor and DeVane Award Winner 
Check out yesterday’s Reddit AMA transcript→ 

11 years ago

What the Fractal?
Forecasting trouble ahead

Hurricanes. Floods. Earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions. Nature’s big troublemakers are often outsmarted by the tiny fractal math formulas that help us minimize their destruction. By understanding fractal order and scale, scientists can forecast the size, location and timing of natural disasters, so we can better prepare for their arrival. Now, if only they could help us prepare for holiday credit card bills.

11 years ago

Let It Snowfractals!
Holiday Card Fractal Generator

Save some postage. These snowflake fractal cards can make your holiday wishes go on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and…

Give it a whirl →

11 years ago