Math
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
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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 […]
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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.
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All Square
Mathematicians nail down when it's possible to express numbers as the sums of squares.
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The Limits of Mathematics
Some mathematical facts can't be compressed into a theory because they are too complicated.
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The Galois Story
Mystery still surrounds the tragic death of young mathematician Évariste Galois.
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A Super Bowl Lift
Does a Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl victory mean financial good times ahead?
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Math Plus Crime, TV Style
Math tidbits from the TV show "Numb3rs" inspire commentary and classroom activities.
