Archive for the ‘Mathematics’ Category

This article explains how we can model the human heartbeat with a mathematical expression, using Fourier Series.

Prime numbers seem to be randomly distributed — but perhaps there are patterns after all.

Credit card debt needs to be paid sometime. See how people get into hot water with fees and outrageous interest rates.

One way to measure income equality is the Gini Coefficient.

The concept of functions causes a lot of confusion. This article attempts to make things a bit clearer.

One of life's toughest decisions is choosing the right mate. Math to the rescue.

Beauty is defined by a new "Golden Ratio", new research shows.

The number e is an important number in math. It arises in many diverse applications.

Why do doctors say "take 1 tablet every 3 hours"? How long does it take a drug to be absorbed?

A site selling electronics uses math concepts to help customers decide.