The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to tile a bathroom floor, square tiles are the simplest option—they fit together without any gaps in a grid pattern that can ...

Artwork by Claude Viallat, acrylic on fabric fragment, featured in the exhibit ‘On Repeat.’ On Repeat is an upcoming art exhibit that focuses heavily on patterns and repetition, showcasing the work of ...

Ever wanted an actual one-of-a-kind bathroom or kitchen? Well, mathematicians have found the perfect tile for you. A team from the University of Arkansas have discovered the first shape that can cover ...