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The structures of medieval stone cathedrals and bridges relied on principles of statics. John Trapp examines the development of the design of arches in the cathedrals of Ely in England and Chartres in...
An overview of some uses for linear transformations, rotations in particular, and how they rely on matrix manipulation. Case studies include IKEA kitchens, news graphics and RAF cockpit research.
Looks at the trigonometry of the rainbow.
Discusses aerial filming of a group of hikers from a hot-air balloon, considering factors such as wind speed, wind directions and altitudes. Also looks at how the balloon itself was filmed from the air: a...
Introduces the connection between sound frequencies and musical notes. With demonstrations from a steel band and solo classical musicians, shows how the frequencies of music can be interpreted as a complex...
Traditional ‘European’ mathematics curricula and methods have been employed to teach New Zealand’s Maori students for many years. Now a new Maori maths curriculum addresses maths teaching in Te Reo,...
1: Looks a the use of molecular modelling in the search for a drug to combat flu: the problem of flu infection, the action of sialidase; laboratory processes for isolating and identifying the structure of...
Uses statistical models to explore the effect of possibly inadequate sewage disposal at sea on the well-being of swimmers, based on a study at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. Uses a bar chart to plot the...
Mathematical modelling has a major part to play in multi-disciplinary studies of natural world phenomena. This programme examines the survival rate of New Zealand’s Hector’s dolphins and the ‘beating...
Examines aspects of differing cultural and physical experiences to show how modern societies and environments are shaped by mathematics. Looks at the minting of coins in South Wales and patterns in the mud...
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