Twisting the light away: Schematic representation of an optical Möbius strip with three half-twists. The blue sticks and balls show the instantaneous direction of the polarization and the black ...

Exploring the mathematics behind everyone’s favourite unorientable single-sided surface can be quite the mind-bending exercise, so it’s nice that it’s so easy to make a Mobius strip out of paper and a ...

From cylindrical nanotubes to the hollow spheres known as buckyballs, carbon is famous for forming tiny, complex nanostructures (SN: 8/15/19). Now, scientists have added a new geometry to the list: a ...

Get mathy with your crochet! Learn how to create a mobius strip using crochet stitches—as simple or as complicated as you like. This technique is perfect for a cozy ear warmer headband or scarves.

One-sided objects are surprisingly common – and misunderstood. What are they, and how have they helped us understand the world? You have most likely encountered one-sided objects hundreds of times in ...