List by Author: Marianne Freiberger

Evolutionary mathsHow did we evolve our capacity for maths? Does maths piggy-back on our ability for language, or is it a completely separate faculty? Is it dependent on culture? Plus spoke to the cognitive psychologist Rosemary Varley to find some answers.
Quantum geometryOne of the many strange ideas from quantum mechanics is that space isn't continuous but consists of tiny chunks. Ordinary geometry is useless when it comes to dealing with such a space, but algebra makes it possible to come up with a model of spacetime that might do the trick. And it can all be tested by a satellite. Shahn Majid met up with Plus to explain.
Perfect buildings: the maths of modern architecturePlus went to see members of Norman Foster's group of architects to learn about the maths behind architecture.
The Fields Medals 2006The highest honour in maths has been awarded to four mathematicians
Troubled minds and perfect turbulenceVan Gogh paintings mimic the physics that governs turbulence
Beating bird flu with billsThe travels of bank notes give important clues to epidemiologists
Innate geometryIs geometry hard-wired into our brain?
ART+MATH=XCarla Farsi is both an artist and a mathematician, who declared 2005 her Special Year for art and maths. Find out what she got up to, and what it's like being a part of both worlds.
How to measure a millionThe risks in Who wants to be a millionaire?
Brave young worldsExtrasolar planets have been grabbing the headlines