Math
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
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Springfield Theory
Over many years, the popular animated TV series The Simpsons has included numerous references to mathematics on the show.
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Fibonacci’s Missing Flowers
The number of petals that a flower has isn't always a Fibonacci number. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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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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Math Focus on Internet Security
Internet security is the theme for this year’s Mathematics Awareness Month, highlighting the crucial role that mathematics plays in the development of cryptosystems. This Web site provides information and resources for celebrating Mathematics Awareness Month. Go to: http://www.mathaware.org/mam/06/
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The Mandelbrot Monk
In the 13th century, Udo of Aachen wasn’t merely a minor poet, copyist, and theological essayist. A new study of his work reveals that this medieval Benedictine monk was an outstandingly original and talented mathematician. He not only devised the rules for complex arithmetic but also pioneered the iterative process for displaying the famous fractal […]
