A University of Rochester study shows that baboons are able to understand numbers. Experimenters showed the monkeys peanut-filled cups and the monkeys then chose which cup contained more peanuts. Read more about the experiment and its conclusions...
When Will I Use Math?
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Something to Scream About
A ride built on Coney Island in 1895 took roller coasters to a whole new level; its twists and turns were so extreme that they knocked riders out. Literally.
The Flip-Flap Railway, as it was called, reached 12 times the force of gravity at the bottom of its loops, enough to make most people pass out. Engineers ripped apart the roller-coaster design and found the root of the problem: a neglected math principle. Read more about the equation roller-coaster designers now use to make sure amusement park goers remain conscious.
The most common question students ask math teachers at every level is “When will I use math?” WeUseMath.org is a non-profit website that helps to answer this question. This website describes the importance of mathematics and many rewarding career opportunities available to students who study mathematics.
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