News tagged with studying mathematics

Magnetic fields can send particles to infinity

Researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM, Spain) have mathematically shown that particles charged in a magnetic field can escape into infinity without ever stopping. One of the conditions ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (26) | comments 42 | with audio podcast

Genes in place: New research shows location matters for evolution

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new paper by researchers at the New England Complex Systems Institute reveals the limitations of evolutionary studies that ignore geography. They show that how individuals are arranged in space, and the ...

Biology / Evolution

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Football penalties: science is on the spot

Few moments in football are as extraordinary as the penalty, the moment when a dream can crumble or glory is made - and a player is either cursed as a choker or enters the pantheon of legends.

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created May 10, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Parental influence on child's science-career decision

Parental influence and access to mathematics courses are likely to guide students to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine (STEMM), according to research from Michigan State University.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 21, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Using magic to learn about maths

(PhysOrg.com) -- An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has launched a series of videos featuring magic tricks that are conjured from a mathematical perspective.

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 3