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  1. Math

    A Gathering for Gardner

    Recreational mathematics and magic highlighted a lively gathering held recently to honor Martin Gardner. For additional news, visit the MathTrek blog.

    By Ivars Peterson
  2. Math

    Winning with a Winding Random Walk

    A two-dimensional random walk takes a frustratingly long time to complete a circuit.

    By Ivars Peterson
  3. Math

    From Counting to Writing

    Counting and numbers played a crucial role in the development of writing.

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Math

    The Limits of Mathematics

    Some mathematical facts can't be compressed into a theory because they are too complicated.

    By Ivars Peterson
  5. Math

    The Galois Story

    Mystery still surrounds the tragic death of young mathematician Évariste Galois.

    By Ivars Peterson
  6. Math

    Calculating Dogs

    When dogs play fetch, they have various ways to find the optimal path.

    By Ivars Peterson
  7. Math

    A Super Bowl Lift

    Does a Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl victory mean financial good times ahead?

    By Ivars Peterson
  8. Math

    Predicting Oscar

    And the Academy Award goes to . . . ?

    By Ivars Peterson
  9. Math

    Math Plus Crime, TV Style

    Math tidbits from the TV show "Numb3rs" inspire commentary and classroom activities.

    By Ivars Peterson
  10. Math

    College Friendships and Social Networks

    E-mail messages provide insights into the evolution of social networks.

    By Ivars Peterson
  11. Math

    Team Mersenne

    The largest known prime number now runs to 9,152,052 decimal digits.

    By Ivars Peterson
  12. Math

    Light Bulb Puzzles

    Light bulbs and switches combine to present infinite perplexities.

    By Ivars Peterson