Math in… Molecules
If you ever find yourself getting bent out of shape, maybe it's because you're attractive! Click to learn what math has to say about the shapes of molecules 🤔
Math in… Leaving a Tip
Tip like a pro with these pro-tip pro tips 💸 Swipe ➡️ to learn how algebra tricks can help with mental math!
Math in… Fraud Detection
Hey, lemme get them digits... I just need them for a little FRAUD DETECTION. 🚨 Click to learn how math helps to decide whether data sets have been altered! 🤔
Math in… Credit Card Interest
You will undoubtedly find this week's MIRL to be... of interest. Click to learn how math is used to set mortgage payments! 🏠
Math in… Quantum Computing
Are viable quantum computers on the horizon? We Shor hope so! Click to learn how mathematicians help speed up computers 🖥️
Math in… the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
The Oscars are this weekend! Who's your pick for Best Actor? Adrien Brody is looking pretty well-connected… ⭐ Click to learn what math has to do with Kevin Bacon🎬
Math in… Protein Folding
How does math help to predict the shape of proteins, and how can you help contribute to protein research with a free video game? Click to find out!
Math in… Taxes and Tariffs
In this week's MIRL, nothing can be said to be certain, except math and taxes. Click to learn how math is used to fund public projects!
Math in… Batteries and Current
You hopefully shouldn't find anything in this week's MIRL too shocking! Click to learn how math is used to describe electricity ⚡🔋
Math in… Flying a Plane
You've heard about elevator pitches, but what about rudder yaws? Click to learn how math is used to break down complicated 3D rotations!
Math in… Maps and Metrics
This week's MIRL will have you avoid walking into walls, if you weren't already! How can math help us describe distances when our paths are restricted?
Math in… Corals and Curves
If you want more surface area for your salad dressing in each bite, consider kale—or other greens with negative curvature! How can math help us describe the ways that surfaces curve?
Math in… Steep Roads
How can you assign a number to the steepness of a road? Click to learn how math can help us make big hills safer! 🚚⛰️
Math in… Packing Oranges
What does math have to say about the way apples and oranges are boxed and stacked? Click to find out about pennies, packing, and “kissing numbers”! 🍎🍊
Math in… Mark and Recapture
Why is this deer in stylish earrings? Click to find out how mathematicians and ecologists work together to save wildlife!
Math in… Fountains
Some might say today's MIRL is a little eccentric, but we prefer to think of it as focused! 😂 Click to learn how water fountains and comets teach us about parabolas and ellipses… (no, not those ellipses!)
Math in… Vector Graphics
How do brands make their logos look great on everything from business cards to billboards? Click to find out the math behind it all!