News from the world of Maths
December 1, 2000
Astronomers have for the first time listened to the heartbeat of a star other than our own Sun.
December 1, 2000
Along with nuclear proliferation and the deteriorating condition of the natural environment, human population growth has become an issue of significant public concern during the past century. With the global population increasing at an ever-accelerating rate, how can the world continue to support its freight of humanity?
December 1, 2000
The common bumblebee is a familiar visitor to European gardens. At first sight there's nothing particularly remarkable about this small furry interloper, but it has been a source of mathematical controversy for nearly a century.