Tag: Maths
Mathematicians are chasing a number that may reveal the edge of maths
What lurks at the edge?kertlis/Getty Images Amateur mathematicians are on the brink of unraveling an enormously vast number…
Math’s Block-Stacking Problem Has a Preposterous Solution
The overhang distance of the top block decreases by half with each block added to the tower. For…
The foolproof way to win any lottery, according to maths
How can maths help you win the lottery?Brandon Bell/Getty Images Are you eager to crack the code and…
The maths hack that can help you count things
“It is difficult to count objects that are moving around”Connect Images – Curated/Shutterstock Counting objects that are constantly…
The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan
So where does that leave us now? The mathematical community remains divided, with some still convinced that Mochizuki’s…
Our verdict on Larry Niven’s Ringworld: Sci-fi classic has nice maths, shame about Teela
The Book Club gives their verdict on Larry Niven’s RingworldEugene Powers/Alamy After exploring the vivid and imaginative worlds…
Blueprints review: Marcus du Sautoy’s new book is good on maths, less so on the arts
Exploring the Intersection of Mathematics and Art Le Corbusier used Fibonacci sequences in his building designs, like this…
These Mysterious Shapes Are at the Heart of Math’s Biggest Puzzles
The first pair is connected at the waist and at each ankle, forming a triangle shape. The second…
Dennis Gaitsgory Wins Breakthrough Prize for Solving Part of Math’s Grand Unified Theory
The Langlands program has long been considered the "grand unified theory of mathematics," aiming to connect various mathematical…
Discover Math’s Elegance and Power with Drag Queen Kyne Santos
Mathematicians like Eratosthenes knew that the angle of the sun at noon was directly related to the distance…