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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...
The earth revolves, and the question arises, how come if you jump up you don’t land somewhere else? Two academics guide the viewer away from the intuitive reasoning of the ancient Greeks to the scientific...
Centres on the investigation of advanced ceramic materials and the possibliities offered by energy-filtering electron microscopy to understand and solve technological problems encountered with these new...
Children of four differing age groups are seen working on three different topics: 1) number and algebra, 2) measuring and data handling, and 3) shape and space. 1 (68 min): Introduces some of the themes and...
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