Math Trek

  1. Math

    Calculating Dogs

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

    By Ivars Peterson
  2. Math

    A Super Bowl Lift

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

    By Ivars Peterson
  3. Math

    Predicting Oscar

    And the Academy Award goes to . . . ?

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Math

    Math Plus Crime, TV Style

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

    By Ivars Peterson
  5. Math

    College Friendships and Social Networks

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

    By Ivars Peterson
  6. Math

    Team Mersenne

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

    By Ivars Peterson
  7. Math

    Light Bulb Puzzles

    Light bulbs and switches combine to present infinite perplexities.

    By Ivars Peterson
  8. Math

    A Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities

    Physical models of intriguing mathematical objects can add up to an enticing desktop display.

    By Ivars Peterson
  9. Computing

    The Risky Business of Spreadsheet Errors

    Faulty spreadsheets and poor software practices can put businesses at risk.

    By Ivars Peterson
  10. Math

    Parking Space Roulette

    What's the best strategy for finding a good parking spot quickly?

    By Ivars Peterson
  11. Math

    Rating Researchers

    A physicist has come up with a formula for characterizing a researcher's scientific output.

    By Ivars Peterson
  12. Math

    Problems to Sharpen the Young

    Medieval brainteasers have kept students and other people puzzled and entertained for centuries.

    By Ivars Peterson