Think of it as the "butterfly effect" -- the idea that something as small as the flapping of a butterfly's wings can eventually lead to a major event such as a hurricane -- in reverse. The new ...

Known as Hofstadter’s butterfly, this intricate design emerges from the behavior of electrons in certain conditions. Originally theorized in 1976 by physicist Douglas Hofstadter, the pattern had ...

It's a movie trope called the Wilhelm Scream. Jonathan Kuntz: The Wilhelm Scream is maybe the most famous sound effect in Hollywood, that is used when characters are shot or fall off high places ...

Now, the program is embracing change with a new symbol, a butterfly. “The butterfly represents transformation, resilience, and hope,” said Kristy Lindeman, Director of Victim Assistance.