Lines of primes
8 March 2010
Prime numbers seem to be randomly distributed — but perhaps there are patterns after all.
Financial math – how Citibank overcharges
1 March 2010Credit card debt needs to be paid sometime. See how people get into hot water with fees and outrageous interest rates.
The Gini Coefficient of wealth distribution
24 February 2010
One way to measure income equality is the Gini Coefficient.
Functions
22 February 2010
The concept of functions causes a lot of confusion. This article attempts to make things a bit clearer.
Friday Math movie – Addressing Population Myths
19 February 2010
Here’s some information about population trends.
How math helps to choose the right marriage partner
17 February 2010
One of life’s toughest decisions is choosing the right mate. Math to the rescue.
Is she beautiful? The new Golden Ratio
16 February 2010
Beauty is defined by a new “Golden Ratio”, new research shows.
Today is “e” day
7 February 2010The number e is an important number in math. It arises in many diverse problems.
Graphs using free math software
2 February 2010Do we still need to graph on paper, or should we use free math graphers instead?
Math of drugs and bodies (pharmacokinetics)
1 February 2010Why do doctors say “take 1 tablet every 3 hours”? How long does it take a drug to be absorbed?
