 Scientists solve gravity-defying bird beak mystery May 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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As Charles Darwin showed nearly 150 years ago, bird beaks are exquisitely adapted to the birds' feeding strategy. A team of MIT mathematicians and engineers has now explained exactly how some shorebirds use ... | |
Long lost sisters May 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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The human race was divided into two separate groups within Africa for as much as half of its existence, says a Tel Aviv University mathematician. Climate change, reduction in populations and harsh conditions may have caused ... | |
Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students May 12, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Images of maths ‘geeks’ stop people from studying mathematics or using it in later life, shows research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. | |
Pianos, pasta and lollies: the maths of the good life May 14, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
CSIRO mathematician Dr Bob Anderssen knows a thing or two about the good life. He does the maths that makes it good. | |
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