In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and ...

Reflective symmetry is when a shape can be folded in half, with either side of the fold being a mirror image of the other. Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated and it still looks the ...

Richard Cook receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. And yet, there are many faces that a majority would find ...