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Science News
February 23, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Ice Cream Wars Deciding which items to stock is a formidable problem for retailers. A mathematical model recently developed by three business professors is just one of many current efforts aimed at helping retailers cope with a highly competitive and volatile marketplace...   |
Science News
February 16, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
A Snowy Twist Snow-sculpture of mathematical shapes. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
An Irascible Genius and His Difference Engine Doron Swade's The Difference Engine: Charles Babbage and the Quest to Build the First Computer tells the story of Babbage's lifelong dedication to the idea of the computer, from the moment in 1821 when he exclaimed that mathematics ought to be powered by steam... |
Science News
February 9, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Algebraic Hearts One of the marvels of mathematics is the way in which an austere equation can unexpectedly blossom into an appealing geometric shape when represented graphically... |
Science News
February 2, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Euler's Homework Even the best and most prolific of mathematicians have had to do homework assignments. Famed Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) was no exception... |
Science News
January 26, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Sampling for Superclarity Mathematical elements make significant contributions to the crisp digital sound delivered by an audio CD... |
Science News
January 5, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
How Far Away? Researchers now have evidence confirming that people actually use the angular declination as one cue to decide how far away something is... |
Science News
December 22, 2001
Ivars Peterson |
Guessing Cards Card-guessing tricks give a magician the opportunity to show off his or her mind-reading prowess. In many cases, the illusion of mind reading arises not from sleight of hand but as a consequence of some mathematical principle.... |
Wired
December 2001
David Diamond |
The Trucker & The Professor One crisscrosses the country, hauling his cargo in an 18-wheeler. The other crunches the numbers and starts software companies - five at last count. Meet the twin engines driving the new math-based trucking industry... |
Science News
December 8, 2001
Ivars Peterson |
The Math Hatter and More Looking for a cool gift for someone mathematically inclined? An unusual, conversation-generating token of appreciation? The World Wide Web offers a number of intriguing possibilities -- if you know where to stop and shop... |
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