In this episode of Breaking Math, host Autumn chats with authors Christophe Gole and Nancy Pick to explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and biology, particularly focusing on the mathematical patterns found in plants in their new book “Do Plants Know Math?” They discuss the historical context of plant mathematics, common patterns such as Fibonacci sequences, the golden ratio, and the allure of spirals in nature. The conversation also touches on the optimization of plant structures, the role of women in the field, and recommendations for further reading.

Keywords: mathematics, biology, plant math, Fibonacci, phylotaxis, spirals, golden ratio, fractals, nature, science, women in math,topology, ai, physics, math, plants, gardening

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