Archive for June, 2009

Michael Jackson's death caused a surge of Internet traffic, bringing down some services.

Here's some interesting math in art, which involves origami. The video is by MIT professor Erik Demaine.

In this Newsletter:

1. Math tip A: Great list of math resources
2. Math tip B: Modeling
3. Math tip C: Summer math
4. Latest IntMath Poll
5. From the Math Blog
6. Final thought: making mistakes

A 13 million-digit prime was found in 2008. Primes are important in computer security, and if you find one, you can make good money.

Feeling sleepy? Here's some good brain exercise for you.

Here's a "real-world" math program that gives students a reason for learning algebra — the future of our planet.

The Hubble Space Telescope continues to amaze us with what it reveals about our neighborhood. Here's some math about the Hubble.

Here's some math about something we use every day - a piece of paper.