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Science News
July 14, 2001
Ivars Peterson |
Pursuing Pursuit Curves A pursuit curve is the path an object takes when chasing another object. Such a path might result from a fox pursuing a rabbit or a missile seeking a moving target. Plotting pursuit curves can produce fascinating patterns...   |
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
November 30, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Fold-and-Cut Magic Accordion folds and judicious cutting can produce a string of paper dolls or a variety of geometric patterns. This activity also suggests a mathematical question. |
Science News
April 19, 2003
Ivars Peterson |
The Colors of an Equation's Roots A few artists have taken advantage of the techniques used to visualize mathematics to create aesthetically pleasing patterns and intriguing artworks. |
Science News
April 5, 2003
Ivars Peterson |
Fractured Granite and Fractal Prints A fractured edge of granite tends to show the same degree of roughness at different magnifications. Indeed, nature features many irregular shapes that are self-similar -- that repeat themselves on different scales within the same object. |
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... |
Science News
August 26, 2000
Ivars Peterson |
Scrambled Grids Amazingly simple mathematical operations can lead to intriguingly complex results. Consider, for instance, the iterative geometric process of creating flaky pastry dough... |
Science News
November 8, 2003
Ivars Peterson |
Geometreks Strolling down a city street or along a country road can provide a geometrical feast for the eye -- when the viewing is done from a mathematical perspective. |
Science News
July 7, 2001
Ivars Peterson |
Acoustic Residues There's a surprising mathematical ingredient in the sound of many performing artists and recording stars. It manifests itself in the form of clusters of panels hanging on the walls of recording studios, concert halls, nightclubs, and other venues... |
Science News
January 4, 2003
Ivars Peterson |
Sound-Byte Math Music Swedish composer Daniel Cummerow has created mathematical sound bytes belonging to a category known as algorithmic music. Each musical fragment is determined by a mathematical recipe -- a formula that links digits with musical notes and their duration... |
Science News
June 1, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Setting Records Randomly Athletic record-breaking occurs in such small increments that chance factors loom large. Mathematicians and statisticians have sought recently to learn more about the role of randomness in records... |
