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A new book champions the importance of imagination and fantasy in mathematics.Published: Friday, July 14th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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Mathematics suggests a variety of alternative designs for soccer balls.Published: Tuesday, July 4th, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Taking a magic square or cube for a spin reveals some interesting properties. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, June 30th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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Benjamin Franklin's remarkable magic squares are just three of more than 1 million possibilities. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2006Found in: Numbers
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Origami provides a hands-on way to explore mathematical concepts. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Thursday, June 15th, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Determining which scores to drop when computing a final grade that is to a student's greatest advantage can be tricky. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, June 9th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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The number of petals that a flower has isn't always a Fibonacci number. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Using a straw to transfer water between two glasses raises intriguing mathematical questions. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, May 26th, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Möbius strips can show up in the unlikeliest places.Published: Friday, May 19th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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A contest features a combination of sudoku and tiles called pentominoes.Published: Friday, May 19th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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The digits of pi inspire artistic quilts. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Antique calculators resurface as Lego or Meccano models. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, April 28th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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Constructing intricate polyhedra requires considerable skill and artistry. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, April 21st, 2006Found in: Numbers -
Why do men, whether as drivers or pedestrians, have a much higher rate of traffic fatalities than women do? For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, April 14th, 2006Found in: Numbers
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In a new book, artist Tony Robbin presents his vision of the fourth dimension in science, art, and modern thought. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.Published: Friday, April 7th, 2006Found in: Numbers
