Since the dawn of humanity, people have had a natural tendency to search out and look for patterns in things they interact with regularly. On a macro level, searching for meaning within the chaos of ...

When I was a kid, I loved doing connect-the-dots drawings. I enjoyed discovering a pattern. Those who suggest conspiracy theories know the brain's natural ability to find patterns. They know that just ...

Recognizing patterns is part of the scientific process: by detecting regularity in a complex and seemingly chaotic universe, we can begin to understand the underlying processes that shape our world.