Hexagons are everywhere: they can be found in almost every part of nature and the cosmos! But what if that’s no coincidence? What if the humble hexagon, with its six equal sides and angles, isn’t just another shape but rather the ultimate shape? Whether you’re looking at everything around you through the lens of nature, engineering, astronomy, or chemistry, you will see a geometric truth that’s as beautiful as it is profound: the hexagon isn’t just good—it’s the best.
From the microscopic bonds that hold ice together to the massive cloud patterns circling distant planets, the hexagon constantly appears where efficiency, strength, and harmony matter most. Click through this gallery if you've ever wondered why honeycombs look the way they do and why this shape can be found all around us, over and over again.