Research Concludes There is No ‘simple Theory of Everything’ Inside the Enigmatic E8

The “exceptionally simple theory of everything,” proposed by surfing physicist Garrett Lisi, does not hold water, says Emory University mathematician Skip Garibaldi. He disproves the theory in a co-authored paper set to appear in Communications...

Elizabeth Synge Wins $20,000 Prize for First Place in the Advantage Testing Foundation’s Math Prize for Girls Competition

Elizabeth Synge, of Boston University Academy in Massachusetts, has won the $20,000 prize for first place in the Advantage Testing Foundation’s Math Prize for Girls competition held at NYU. With an additional $23,000 in prize money, the Math Prize...

European Group Aims to Re-energize Maths Teaching

An attempt to re-energise mathematics teaching in Europe is being made in a new project examining a range of factors thought to influence achievement. Mathematics teaching is as vital as ever both in support of key fields such as life sciences, alternative...

Pianos, Pasta And Lollies: the Maths of the Good Life

Dr Anderssen has used mathematics to improve the drying process of pasta and reduce wastage. His research has used his knowledge of vibrating strings to improve our understanding of the sound produced by the Stuart & Sons piano manufactured in Newcastle,...