Monthly Archives: January 2014

Wit and heuristics in crosswords and mathematics

Posted on January 28, 2014 by strathmaths

In a recent post on the SIAM blog, Professor Des Higham discusses cryptic crosswords and the reasons why they appeal to so many mathematicians of his acquaintance. I’m one of those mathematicians, having tried my hand both at solving and … Continue reading →

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Chain reaction forces

Posted on January 15, 2014 by strathmaths

Here’s a weird little phenomenon that should appeal to all of us who think we understand Newtonian mechanics…

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RSS seminar: statistics making an impact

Posted on January 6, 2014 by strathmaths

John Pullinger, the president of the Royal Statistical Society, will be giving a seminar in the Department on Friday 31 January. He has a lengthy career in the civil service as a statistician and currently works at the House of … Continue reading →

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Quotation for the new year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by strathmaths

For anyone who is currently contemplating their January exam revision through bleary eyes and wondering what the point of their maths degree was supposed to be, here’s a possible answer from the lawyer and philosopher Francis Bacon: In the mathematics … Continue reading →

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