Screwy Symmetry


New mathematical discoveries have made it possible to transform a clockwise helix into a counterclockwise one, or vice versa. To read the full article click here.

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.


 

Physician
$187,199/yr
Actuary
$160,000/yr
Attorney
$187,199/yr
$126,000/yr
Cryptanalyst
$137,780/yr
$180,000/yr
Urban Planner
$98,060/yr
$128,610/yr
Geologist
$160,910/yr
$100,000/yr

Figures represent salary potential.

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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...

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