Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

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Professor Nalini Joshi Professor Nalini Joshi AO currently holds a Payne-Scott Professorship in Mathematics at the University of Sydney and is Vice-President of the International Mathematical Union. Her research focuses on mathematical methods to study systems that arise as universal … Continued
Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?

Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?

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Palaeontologists show that using a different statistical model to analyse differences between dinosaur sexes may provide more accurate estimates. This short article and associated resources are well suited to maths and biology students in years 5, 7, and 10 who … Continued
Is mathematics real? A viral TikTok video raises a legitimate question with exciting answers

Is mathematics real? A viral TikTok video raises a legitimate question with exciting answers

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Mathematics lecturer Daniel Mansfield tackles this challenging question, similar to those often asked to educators by their students (alongside “what’s the point?” and “when am I ever going to need this?”). Explore the history of maths with secondary school students … Continued
The mystique of mathematics shown in 5 beautiful maths phenomena

The mystique of mathematics shown in 5 beautiful maths phenomena

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From fractals to The Golden Ratio – there’s plenty of beauty to find in maths, and even more maths to find in beauty. Demonstrate applications of measurement and geometry in nature with this resource by UNSW lecturer, Dr Thomas Britz. … Continued
Parrots do probability

Parrots do probability

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Study finds first evidence of statistical inference beyond great apes. Use this article as a practical application of probability and species adaptations for students in years 5 and 10 studying biological science. Word Count: 718 Parrots do probability | Cosmos … Continued
Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.

Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.

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Word Count: 761 Discovery touches on two of the key questions in astrophysics. This article would be suited to students in years 7, 8, 9, and 10, as well as those in senior secondary, studying Earth and Space, Physical and … Continued
Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

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Word Count: 880 But quantum computers are still a dream. Use this article with senior students who have an interest in future technology in the field of Physics and Chemistry. The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos Space tourism … Continued
Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between

Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells, The Body Chemical Sciences - Atoms, Particle Models Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System, Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Extreme Earth Events, The Changing Earth Physical Sciences Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological … Continued