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A Straw and Two Glasses
Using a straw to transfer water between two glasses raises intriguing mathematical questions. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Constructing Difference Engines
Antique calculators resurface as Lego or Meccano models. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Papercraft Polyhedra
Constructing intricate polyhedra requires considerable skill and artistry. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Men, Women, Cars, and Crashes
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.
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Shadows of the Fourth Dimension
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.
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Euclid’s Fourteenth Book
An ancient manuscript reveals an astonishing, unexpected realm of Euclidean geometry. For additional math news, visit the MathTrek blog.
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A Gathering for Gardner
Recreational mathematics and magic highlighted a lively gathering held recently to honor Martin Gardner. For additional news, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Winning with a Winding Random Walk
A two-dimensional random walk takes a frustratingly long time to complete a circuit.
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From Counting to Writing
Counting and numbers played a crucial role in the development of writing.
