If you're having trouble focusing, you might need a little math in your life! 👁️ Click to learn how mathematics is used to correct eyesight 👓

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 🤔

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! 🤔

Are viable quantum computers on the horizon?  We Shor hope so! Click to learn how mathematicians help speed up computers 🖥️

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!

How can you assign a number to the steepness of a road? Click to learn how math can help us make big hills safer! 🚚⛰️

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”! 🍎🍊

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!)

How do brands make their logos look great on everything from business cards to billboards? Click to find out the math behind it all!

Have you ever felt so low-energy you formed a minimal surface?  If so, you might be a soap bubble! Click to find out why bubbles are always spheres.

How many rolls of toilet paper does it take to make a mummy? We hope your Halloween will be mostly treats, but how do you solve this trick?

If you thought a "braid group" was a hair braiding club, think again! What is braid theory, and how does this branch of math use expressions and equations to talk about braids?

Some things are as easy as pie, but fairly dividing a pie between friends might not be one of them! How can mathematics help everyone get their fair share?

While many things in factories just need to get from one place to another, some might also need to be flipped over along the way. How do factories do it, and how can math explain how this works?

Planning a trip with multiple stops can be tricky. The order in which you visit each stop can significantly impact your travel time. So how do you choose the best order?

Shuffling a deck of cards can be fast and fun, but how many shuffles should you perform so that the deck is random enough?

When products are the same size, comparing prices is straightforward. But when products are different sizes, how do you find the cheaper one?