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The Mathematics Behind Google’s PageRank System
Have you ever typed a query into Google and marveled at how quickly it gives you the most relevant results? At the heart of this magic is...
Mikael Khan
Feb 113 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Cournot Model
In the last Game Theory article, we explored an important concept in economics, the Bertrand Model, through the lens of mathematics. This...
Juliana Luan
Feb 32 min read


What is the connection between mathematics, art, and music?
Mathematics, art, and music may seem like distinct disciplines at first glance, but they share profound connections that enrich our...
Nagma Khatoon
Nov 16, 20243 min read

Topology and the Concept of Continuous Deformation
Topology refers to the study of properties of shapes and spaces that are the same topological properties when stretched, bent or twisted....
Aakarsh Vir Balaji
Nov 14, 20242 min read

Gabriel's Horn: Where Infinite Meets Finite
Since the term was coined in 1655 by British mathematician John Wallis, ‘infinity’ has been a mathematical concept that has fascinated...
Mikael Khan
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Volumes of solids of revolution
A cylinder, sphere, pyramid cone and a cube are all geometric shapes, where specific formulas are given when calculating the volume. As...
Kosei Minami
Aug 24, 20241 min read


Markov Chain
When I was a kid, I always yearned to be a prophet and predict everyone’s future. Seven-year-old me was obsessed with the potential idea...
Juliana Luan
Aug 20, 20244 min read


Mathematics for Voting Systems
In our contemporary world, we face different types of elections regularly. But have you ever thought that different types of voting...
Aisha Menjeyu
Jul 7, 20243 min read


The Golden Ratio and Its Applications
You may have seen images that look like this before: This is a visual representation of the golden ratio (also known as the divine...
Suhana Pathak
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Newton's method
Finding roots for different functions is a vital application of mathematics. Unlike linear and quadratic equations, countless functions...
Juliana Luan
Jun 23, 20242 min read


The Mobius Strip
A Mobius strip, also known as the Mobius band is a mathematical object/surface that can be formed by attaching the ends of a strip of...
Charles Liu
May 22, 20241 min read


The concept of infinity (Part 1)
“Mathematics is the science of the infinite.” - Hermann Weyl Can you imagine something infinite? Rarely do people think about this...
Aisha Menjeyu
May 10, 20244 min read


Motion Problems – A Glimpse into Calculus
What is your first impression of calculus? Advanced, intimidating, or intriguing? Students often perceive calculus as an abstruse and...
Juliana Luan
May 8, 20242 min read


The Grand Hotel Paradox
The Grand Hotel Paradox, also known as Hilbert’s paradox of the Grand Hotel, is a thought experiment proposed by renowned mathematician...
Charles Liu
Apr 6, 20242 min read


A Glimpse Into the Birthday Paradox
Every time I meet a Taurus, I get so excited, like I’m meeting my missing sister or brother for the first time. Sadly, I have only been...
Juliana Luan
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Fractals, and why life – including humanity – is in love with them
If you have ever stared at a snowflake, a tree’s branches or even the bronchi in a human lung – and wondered where the beautiful...
Keisha Kwok
Mar 15, 20245 min read


An Introduction to Knot Theory
For most people, knots are a common thing that they encounter on a regular basis; but in mathematics, an entire section of topology is...
Aisha Menjeyu
Mar 3, 20243 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Bertrand Model
What is the Bertrand Model? Last time, we discussed the basic concepts of Game Theory, including its elements and Nash equilibrium. Game...
Juliana Luan
Oct 23, 20233 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Nash Equilibrium
What is Game Theory? Game theory is a method of using mathematics to understand how people make choices when their outcomes depend on the...
Juliana Luan
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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