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Science News
August 18, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: Calculating the Word Spurt A simple mathematical argument explains why children suddenly learn lots of new words.  |
Science News
August 11, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: Cracking the Cube Solving Rubik's Cube gets one move quicker.  |
Science News
August 4, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: Cloudy Crystal Balls Computer models may never be able to predict climate accurately. |
Science News
July 28, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: A Twist on the Mobius Band Researchers work out the shape of a paper strip. |
IEEE Spectrum
July 2007
Suhas Sreedhar |
Checkers, Solved! You might have to find a new game to play on your computer or cellphone soon, because checkers will only frustrate you. Even if you play it perfectly -- without any mistakes, choosing the best strategy in each situation -- you'll have absolutely no chance of winning. |
Science News
July 7, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: Sudoku and Graph Theory Mathematicians find new clues to the popular puzzle. |
Science News
June 30, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
A Golden Sales Pitch A design incorporating the golden ratio makes blue jeans aesthetically pleasing, or so the manufacturer claims. |
IEEE Spectrum
June 2007
Kenneth R. Foster |
Mathematics and More Maple and Mathematica, two venerable mathematics programs that combine symbolic, graphics, and numeric capabilities, have upped the ante in their competitive race. Whether new features are must-haves or mere bells and whistles depends on your point of view. |
Science News
June 16, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Summing Up Literature Statistical analyses of literary texts provide new insights about novels. |
Science News
June 2, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Trisecting an Angle with Origami Here's how a paper-folding technique can solve a classic math problem. |
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