Math in… Balloons
Have you ever noticed that the hardest part of blowing up a balloon is at the beginning? There’s some math and science behind that!
Math in… Colors
How can math help make our world more vibrant? This week’s MIRL focuses on some of the math of colors!
Math in… Hockey
With the Stanley Cup finals continuing on Tuesday, this week's MIRL looks at some of the angles in hockey.
Math in… Probabilistic Fallacies
Ever been on a hot streak… until you weren’t? What does math have to say about our probabilistic intuitions?
Math in… Holiday Seating
SUMM wishes you a colorful (but conflict-free) Thanksgiving! How can math help create conflict-free seating arrangements?
Math in… Data Compression
This looks like an MIRL. I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few MIRLs in my time. Click to learn how math is used to make big files small 📁
Math in… Misleading Graphs
They say 'numbers don't lie,' but people can certainly use them to craft some whoppers or false impressions! This week's MIRL: When graphing goes wrong.
Math in… Gerrymandering
The mathematics of gerrymandering are certainly sociological, but it ain't gobbledygook! How can math detect malpractice in electoral districting? Click to read more ✍️👀
Math in… Campfires
This week's MIRL is positively radiant! Click to learn how math can geometry help us understand physical laws 🏕️🔥
Math in… Henna
Orange you glad this week's MIRL is on Henna? Click to learn about the line between body art and body math!