The Mathematics of Musical Composition Pattern and structure are essential to music, from the permutations in a Bach fugue, to the structure of a round.
The Pattern of Tiny Feet: The Mathematics of Animal Movement Nature is nothing if not rhythmic, and its rhythms are...
Mathematics, Motion, and Truth: The Earth goes round the Sun The reality of the Earth's motion, as proclaimed by Copernicus...
History from Below: Mathematics, Instruments and Archaeology In recent decades, archaeologists working on sites such as the...
Engineering: Archimedes of Syracuse In the 3rd century BCE, the Sicilian polymath Archimedes significantly advanced human understanding of mathematics, geometry and astronomy.
19th-Century Eclipse Expeditions During the late 19th century, British and American organisations such...
David and Goliath: Strength and Power in Sport Top athletes seem to get bigger and bigger. How does...