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How is it possible that mathematics, a product of human thought that is independent of experience, fits so excellently the objects of reality? — Albert Einstein
By building upon extant online databases – heretofore unavailable to students – students can acquire a set of advanced knowledge in data integration and application.
This video looks at Alan Turing's Reaction-Diffusion Model, which mathematically defines how patterns might be formed in Nature. Turing, the father of computers, created a set of formulas… learn more
This post by Peter Tyson and NOVA looks at how you can describe a tree or cloud, a rippled pond or swirling galaxy using numbers and equations. This… learn more
This post by Wired magazine shows some of the most stunning natural examples of fractals on our planet. learn more
This article from the Fractal Foundation describes fractals as a never-ending pattern, created by repeating a simple process or mathematical formula over and over again. Fractal patterns are… learn more