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A Disappearing Number
A Disappearing Number is a 2007 play co-written and devised by the Théâtre de Complicité company and directed and conceived by English playwright Simon McBurney.
A Disappearing Number is a 2007 play co-written and devised by the Théâtre de Complicité company and directed and conceived by English playwright Simon McBurney.
Arcadia (play)
Arcadia is a 1993 play by Tom Stoppard concerning the relationship between past and present and between order and disorder and the certainty of knowledge.
Arcadia is a 1993 play by Tom Stoppard concerning the relationship between past and present and between order and disorder and the certainty of knowledge.
Avraham Trahtman
Avraham Trahtman (Trakhtman) (Абрам Наумович Трахтман; b. 1944, USSR) is a mathematician at Bar-Ilan University (Israel).
Avraham Trahtman (Trakhtman) (Абрам Наумович Трахтман; b. 1944, USSR) is a mathematician at Bar-Ilan University (Israel).
Borges and mathematics
The literary works of Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges contain references to several ideas in modern mathematics.
The literary works of Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges contain references to several ideas in modern mathematics.
Erdős-Bacon number
A person's Erdős–Bacon number is the sum of one's Erdős number—which measures the "collaborative distance" in authoring mathematical papers between that person and Hungarian mathematician ...
A person's Erdős–Bacon number is the sum of one's Erdős number—which measures the "collaborative distance" in authoring mathematical papers between that person and Hungarian mathematician ...
Erdős–Bacon number
A person's Erdős–Bacon number is the sum of one's Erdős number—which measures the "collaborative distance" in authoring mathematical papers between that person and Hungarian mathematician ...
A person's Erdős–Bacon number is the sum of one's Erdős number—which measures the "collaborative distance" in authoring mathematical papers between that person and Hungarian mathematician ...
Ethnocomputing
Ethnocomputing is the study of the interactions between computing and culture.
Ethnocomputing is the study of the interactions between computing and culture.
Ethnomathematics
In mathematics education, ethnomathematics is the study of the relationship between mathematics and culture (D'Ambrosio, 1999, 146).
In mathematics education, ethnomathematics is the study of the relationship between mathematics and culture (D'Ambrosio, 1999, 146).
Fibonacci numbers in popular culture
The Fibonacci numbers are a sequence of integers, starting with 0, 1 and continuing 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ..., each new number being the sum of the previous two.
The Fibonacci numbers are a sequence of integers, starting with 0, 1 and continuing 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ..., each new number being the sum of the previous two.
Infinite monkey theorem in popular culture
The infinite monkey theorem and its associated imagery is considered a popular and proverbial illustration of the mathematics of probability, widely known to the general public because of its tr...
The infinite monkey theorem and its associated imagery is considered a popular and proverbial illustration of the mathematics of probability, widely known to the general public because of its tr...
Informal mathematics
Informal mathematics, also called naïve mathematics, has historically been the predominant form of mathematics at most times and in most cultures, and is the subject of modern ethno-cultur...
Informal mathematics, also called naïve mathematics, has historically been the predominant form of mathematics at most times and in most cultures, and is the subject of modern ethno-cultur...
Innumeracy (book)
Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and its Consequences is a 1988 book by mathematician John Allen Paulos (1988 1st ed., 135 p. ; 24 cm.
Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and its Consequences is a 1988 book by mathematician John Allen Paulos (1988 1st ed., 135 p. ; 24 cm.
Kakuro
Kakuro or Kakkuro (カックロ) is a kind of logic puzzle that is often referred to as a mathematical transliteration of the crossword.
Kakuro or Kakkuro (カックロ) is a kind of logic puzzle that is often referred to as a mathematical transliteration of the crossword.
KenKen
KenKen or KenDoku is a style of arithmetic and logic puzzle invented in 2004 by the Japanese math teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto, an innovator who says he practices "the art of teaching without ...
KenKen or KenDoku is a style of arithmetic and logic puzzle invented in 2004 by the Japanese math teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto, an innovator who says he practices "the art of teaching without ...
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Lobachevsky (song)
Lobachevsky is a humorous song by Tom Lehrer, referring to the mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky.
Lobachevsky is a humorous song by Tom Lehrer, referring to the mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky.
M. C. Escher's legacy
The special way of thinking and the rich graphic work of the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898–1972) have had continuous influence in science and art.
The special way of thinking and the rich graphic work of the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898–1972) have had continuous influence in science and art.
Magic square
In recreational mathematics, a magic square of order n is an arrangement of n2 numbers, usually distinct integers, in a square, such that the n numbers in all rows, all columns...
In recreational mathematics, a magic square of order n is an arrangement of n2 numbers, usually distinct integers, in a square, such that the n numbers in all rows, all columns...
Math rock
Math rock is a rhythmically complex guitar-based style of experimental rock that emerged in the 1980s and that was very influenced by progressive rock like King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Henry Cow -...
Math rock is a rhythmically complex guitar-based style of experimental rock that emerged in the 1980s and that was very influenced by progressive rock like King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Henry Cow -...
Math Suks
"Math Suks" is a song by Jimmy Buffett, from the album Beach House on the Moon (1999).
"Math Suks" is a song by Jimmy Buffett, from the album Beach House on the Moon (1999).
Mathematica: A World of Numbers... and Beyond
Mathematica: A World of Numbers…and Beyond is an interactive exhibition originally shown at the California Museum of Science and Industry.
Mathematica: A World of Numbers…and Beyond is an interactive exhibition originally shown at the California Museum of Science and Industry.
Mathematical folklore
As the term is understood by mathematicians, folk mathematics or mathematical folklore means theorems, definitions, proofs, or mathematical facts or techniques that are found by investigat...
As the term is understood by mathematicians, folk mathematics or mathematical folklore means theorems, definitions, proofs, or mathematical facts or techniques that are found by investigat...
Mathematical joke
A mathematical joke is a form of humor which relies on aspects of mathematics or a stereotype of mathematicians to derive humor.
A mathematical joke is a form of humor which relies on aspects of mathematics or a stereotype of mathematicians to derive humor.
Mathematical knowledge management
Mathematical knowledge management (MKM) is the study of how society can effectively make use of the vast and growing literature on mathematics.
Mathematical knowledge management (MKM) is the study of how society can effectively make use of the vast and growing literature on mathematics.
Mathematical maturity
Mathematical maturity is an informal term used by mathematicians to refer to a mixture of mathematical experience and insight that cannot be directly taught.
Mathematical maturity is an informal term used by mathematicians to refer to a mixture of mathematical experience and insight that cannot be directly taught.
Mathematics and architecture
Mathematics and architecture have always been close, not only because architecture depends on developments in mathematics, but also their shared search for order and beauty, the former in nature...
Mathematics and architecture have always been close, not only because architecture depends on developments in mathematics, but also their shared search for order and beauty, the former in nature...
Numb3rs
Numb3rs (; labeled NUMB3RS) is an American television drama which premiered on CBS on January 23, 2005, and concluded on March 12, 2010.
Numb3rs (; labeled NUMB3RS) is an American television drama which premiered on CBS on January 23, 2005, and concluded on March 12, 2010.
Numeracy
Numeracy is defined as the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts.
Numeracy is defined as the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts.
Popular mathematics
Popular mathematics is mathematics literature aimed at a general audience.
Popular mathematics is mathematics literature aimed at a general audience.
Possible Worlds (play)
Possible Worlds, written in 1990 by John Mighton, is an unusual play.
Possible Worlds, written in 1990 by John Mighton, is an unusual play.
Proof (play)
Proof is a play by David Auburn originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club on 23 May 2000.
Proof is a play by David Auburn originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club on 23 May 2000.
Road coloring problem
In graph theory the road coloring theorem, known until recently as the road coloring conjecture, deals with synchronized instructions.
In graph theory the road coloring theorem, known until recently as the road coloring conjecture, deals with synchronized instructions.
Science and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath, regarded as the epitome of the "Renaissance Man", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath, regarded as the epitome of the "Renaissance Man", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study.
String art
String art, or pin and thread art, is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form abstract geometric patterns or representational designs such as a shi...
String art, or pin and thread art, is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form abstract geometric patterns or representational designs such as a shi...
Teakettle principle
The teakettle principle is a colloquialism used among certain communities of mathematicians.
The teakettle principle is a colloquialism used among certain communities of mathematicians.
The Aleph (short story)
"The Aleph" is a short story by the Argentine writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges.
"The Aleph" is a short story by the Argentine writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges.
The Swallow's Tail
The Swallow's Tail — Series on Catastrophes (La queue d'aronde — Série des catastrophes) was Salvador Dalí's last painting.
The Swallow's Tail — Series on Catastrophes (La queue d'aronde — Série des catastrophes) was Salvador Dalí's last painting.
Touch (TV series)
Touch is an American supernatural thriller television series, written and created by Tim Kring.
Touch is an American supernatural thriller television series, written and created by Tim Kring.
Umbilic torus
The umbilic torus is a single-edged 3-dimensional figure created by Helaman Ferguson as a mathematical artwork.
The umbilic torus is a single-edged 3-dimensional figure created by Helaman Ferguson as a mathematical artwork.
Unreasonable ineffectiveness of mathematics
The unreasonable ineffectiveness of mathematics is a catchphrase, alluding to the well-known article by physicist Eugene Wigner, "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural ...
The unreasonable ineffectiveness of mathematics is a catchphrase, alluding to the well-known article by physicist Eugene Wigner, "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural ...