The Amazing Concept of Gravito-Electromagnetism

The Amazing Concept of Gravito-Electromagnetism

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This intriguing article from Cosmos magazine issue 84 discusses the use of mathematical models in Physics and how they help us to better understand the Universe. It highlights how mathematics enables physicists to not only speak, but also understand, discover … Continued
Blossom Theory

Blossom Theory

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For maths YouTube sensation Toby Hendy, inspiration definitely exists, but it has to find you walking. This fascinating article explains how maths exists in many forms in the natural world, for example, flowers following the Fibonacci sequence to spread their … Continued
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
Working in Maths — Roboticist

Working in Maths — Roboticist

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working in Maths — Medical Modeller

Working in Maths — Medical Modeller

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working in Maths — Medical Data Compiler

Working in Maths — Medical Data Compiler

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … 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