curvature

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Inspired by nature, nanotechnology researchers have identified 'spontaneous curvature' as the key factor determining how ultra-thin, artificial materials can transform into useful tubes, twists and helices.

From Science Daily

In the case of 2D-SiNS, charge distribution varies based on surface curvature or structural characteristics, and typically, the edge region is sensitive to differences in charge distribution.

From Science Daily

Over the course of a week, the curl of the carrot halves increased -- with the average radius of each carrot's curvature falling from 1.61m to 1.1m.

From Science Daily

The project also explores mathematical themes, since many living reef organisms biologically approximate the quirky curvature of hyperbolic geometry.

From New York Times

"It seems like it is using something like the curvature and the angle of the swirls in the centre."

From BBC