Math in the Movies: Up

By Matt, on May 30th, 2009%

As many of you are no doubt aware, Pixar’s latest film opens this weekend. I have yet to see the film, so I’m sure I am spoiling nothing by telling you that part of the film involves an old man flying through the sky by means of balloons that are attached to his house.

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Baby Animals Just Want to Do Math

By Matt, on May 22nd, 2009%

Over the past few months there have been several studies aimed at understanding the mathematical sophistication of some of our friends in the animal kingdom. This is a topic I have discussed before, but these new findings are interesting and worth mentioning.
The most recent experiment involves the cutest animal discussed so far: baby chicks. . . . → Read More: Baby Animals Just Want to Do Math

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Math Gets Around, and So Does Disease (Both Real and Virtual)

By Matt, on May 12th, 2009%

Most of us are familiar with the story of Chicken Little, the young chicken turn Disney sellout who one day has a major panic attack because she (or he, depending on the version you’re told) believes that the sky is falling.
No doubt this fable has conditioned many of us to be wary of chickens that try . . . → Read More: Math Gets Around, and So Does Disease (Both Real and Virtual)

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When will this stop?

By Matt, on May 7th, 2009%

Ok, now it’s just getting annoying. Odd day? Give me a break.

My thoughts on this irritating trend can be found here, here, . . . → Read More: When will this stop?

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