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- Math
The Mathematical Lives of Plants
Scientists are figuring out why plants grow in spiral patterns that incorporate the 'golden angle'.
- Computing
Computer, Name That Tune!
Computers can analyze music mathematically and use the result to track down songs, without even knowing the composer, performer, or title.
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- Math
Euler’s Beautiful Equation
Leonhard Euler, one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, was born 300 years ago on April 15, 1707.
- Math
Can’t Knock It Down
Mathematicians have found three-dimensional shapes that flip themselves upright from any position.
- Math
Math Circles Inspire Students
Programs outside of school are helping students discover math on their own.
- Math
Computing Photographic Forgeries
Scientists are using mathematical tools to sniff out faked photographs.
- Math
Computing Photographic Forgeries
Scientists are using mathematical tools to sniff out faked photographs.
- Math
Cutting a Pie Is No Piece of Cake
Mathematicians find that slicing a pie into fair pieces is harder than divvying up a sheet cake. The problem is that pie cuts are radial, not parallel.
- Math
Ancient Islamic Penrose Tiles
Medieval Islamic artisans developed a process for creating elaborate, nonrepeating patterns now associated with Penrose tiles.
- Math
Ancient Islamic Penrose Tiles
Medieval Islamic artisans developed a process for creating elaborate, nonrepeating patterns now associated with Penrose tiles.
- Math
The Complexity of TipOver and Other Puzzles
Solving puzzles such as TipOver and River Crossing can be surprisingly difficult.
