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Math
Magic Square Physics
Taking a magic square or cube for a spin reveals some interesting properties. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Counting Franklin’s Magic Squares
Benjamin Franklin's remarkable magic squares are just three of more than 1 million possibilities. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Folding Perfect Thirds
Origami provides a hands-on way to explore mathematical concepts. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Dropping Lowest Scores
Determining which scores to drop when computing a final grade that is to a student's greatest advantage can be tricky. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Fibonacci’s Missing Flowers
The number of petals that a flower has isn't always a Fibonacci number. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
A Straw and Two Glasses
Using a straw to transfer water between two glasses raises intriguing mathematical questions. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Constructing Difference Engines
Antique calculators resurface as Lego or Meccano models. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Papercraft Polyhedra
Constructing intricate polyhedra requires considerable skill and artistry. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Math
Men, Women, Cars, and Crashes
Why do men, whether as drivers or pedestrians, have a much higher rate of traffic fatalities than women do? For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.