A conversation about mathematics inspired by a hairy ball. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes
Mathematical Objects: Hairy ball
Adapting my ‘programming for mathematicians’ module for teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
When teaching moved online due to COVID-19, we had to quickly work out how to deliver our modules online. The main options used to replace in-person classes were: pre-recorded videos followed by live online tutorials for students to get support while completing exercises; live online classes offering a mixture of lecturer delivery and student activity.…
Mathematical Objects: Superegg with Hannah Fry
A conversation about mathematics inspired by a superegg. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Hannah Fry. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes
Review: Math Games With Bad Drawings
Friend of the site and good writer/bad drawer Ben Orlin has recently released a new book, and we were kindly sent a copy to play with and review.
Carnival of Mathematics 203
The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of March and hosted by Ben, is now online at Math Off The Grid. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the internet, including some from our own Aperiodical. See our Carnival of Mathematics page for more information.
Searching for the truth
Earlier today, I tweeted about my exciting new Pi search website, which lets you search for any string of digits within the infinite decimal expansion of π. If you haven’t seen it, go and check it out now.
Aperiodical News Roundup – March 2022
Here’s a roundup of mathematical things that have happened in March 2022.