Hyperbolic geometry is a bit beyond my mental skills of understanding.
"The parallel postulate in Euclidean geometry is equivalent to the statement that, in two dimensional space, for any given line l and point P not on l, there is exactly one line through P that does not intersect l; i.e., that is parallel to l. In hyperbolic geometry there are at least two distinct lines through P which do not intersect l, so the parallel postulate is false." Whatever. Math skills is one of the reasons I'm a biologist, not a chemist. But I can still be awed and impressed by math. Particularly when the math is modeling a biological process (don't even get me started on phi). And impressed by the weirdness that occurs when intellectuals whip out their craft skills. Here's my favorite example: A crocheted hyperbolic plane.
If I remember correctly, a math prof. had a paper model that was getting ragged, and decided to craft one that could stand the test of time. Of course it became a internet-craft thing and there are some freakin cool examples now.
So cool in fact, that I may have to whip out a crochet hook and make one myself.
Because I have so much spare time on my hands, and so much empty space that needs filling in my house. Yeah. Right. And you know I'm a knitter, not a crocheter. But just look at those pictures, how can I help myself?
If I remember correctly, a math prof. had a paper model that was getting ragged, and decided to craft one that could stand the test of time. Of course it became a internet-craft thing and there are some freakin cool examples now. 
So cool in fact, that I may have to whip out a crochet hook and make one myself. 
Because I have so much spare time on my hands, and so much empty space that needs filling in my house. Yeah. Right. And you know I'm a knitter, not a crocheter. But just look at those pictures, how can I help myself?
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Awesome! Now I can have my coral reef without the maintenance :)
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