Here's an interesting story of a girl in Michigan with Grapheme-Color Synesthesia. In other words, she visualizes each digit, zero through nine, as a different color.
For her, and others with the same condition, it adds a new splash to math work.
Math Blog
28
Jul
In living color
26
Jul
A smooth ride
An interesting turn: now we're using math to "beat out" the laws of physics.
Looping roller coasters have been around for over 150 years. And for much of that time, they've produced the same feeling for riders.
Now, using mathematics, designers in Sweden have plotted what might be the smoothest loop for amusement park-goers.
But watch out, a more comfy ride might soon mean longer lines as well.
23
Jul
"A One and a Two..." -- Math and Music
Everyone knows that making music is inseparably connected with numbers.
A new documentary, "Appassionato: A Mathematical History of the Piano," aims to tell the story of famous musicians and scientists who tried to create the "perfect harmony." The film is a Kickstarter Project by Michael LaPointe.
Follow the link for a preview of the project, and make a pledge to help its production while there.
20
Jul
Yes, sharks too!
As highly anticipated events go, everyone knows there's Christmas, birthdays and ... Shark Week.
And for good reason, we're getting ready to turn out attention to these marine predators once again. It turns out there's more inside that head than fierce, jagged teeth.
This Discovery News article points to evidence that sharks and other predators "follow strict mathematical strategies" when looking for food.
Have a look from the safety of your computer screen.
16
Jul
If you've got a mind for math...
As you've seen, this entire site is dedicated to the opportunities available in math. There are more career options out there than most people realize.
The Los Angeles Times on Thursday told the story of a man "blessed with a gift for numbers," who, using his background as an actuary, fought against a large healthcare provider's plans to hike rates by up to 39 percent for millions of people.
And he did it from a hospital bed.
Quote Of The Day
"It should be evident that each step in my career has rested on a firm foundation in mathematics. For me, the study of mathematics was the key that opened the doors to the universe."
NASA Astronaut
Figures represent salary potential.
28
Jul
Here's an interesting story of a girl in Michigan with Grapheme-Color Synesthesia. In other words, she visualizes each digit, zero through nine, as a different color.
For her, and others with the same condition, it adds a new splash to math work.
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