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!
Math in… Solved Games
When playing a game, how do you know that the moves you make are the best? Click to learn how math can help find a winning strategy 🎲
Math in… Clothing Holes
If you rip your favorite pants, do they become your favorite shirt? Click to learn how topology can help pin down what we mean by 'hole' 🕳️