Physics and Astronomy · Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Complex Systems and Dynamics

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Abstract editorial illustration accompanying the article: Honeybees refine rough wax cells into the regular hexagons of comb

Honeybees refine rough wax cells into the regular hexagons of comb

Honeybee cells begin with uneven walls, curved boundaries and variable angles, but become more regular as workers continue building. The findings suggest that the familiar hexagonal pattern emerges through local adjustments rather than being constructed perfectly from the outset.

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