Mathematics: Why the brain sees maths as beauty


Mathematicians were shown “ugly” and “beautiful” equations while in a brain scanner at University College London.

The same emotional brain centres used to appreciate art were being activated by “beautiful” maths.

The researchers suggest there may be a neurobiological basis to beauty.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26151062

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