Android recently released an ad featuring a "monotuned" piano. Do not try this at home.
March 3, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
A picture is worth a thousand equations.
February 29, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
Erica Walker explores the diversity of Black mathematical experience in her book Beyond Banneker .
February 15, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
"My love for you is like the long line - similar to real love in most respects, just longer." Meet the cheesy Valentine's Day card of topological spaces.
February 12, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
Meet the Möbius band, the topological space with the most poignant storytelling potential.
February 1, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
All it takes is several friends and a lot of rope
January 28, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
You might be tempted to use that shiny new prime number for RSA encryption. Don't do it.
January 24, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
Stacking oranges leads to computer-assisted mathematics. But does it feel like mathematics?
January 22, 2016 — Evelyn Lamb
Another year, another year in review.
December 31, 2015 — Evelyn Lamb
Living in a three-dimensional torus would be a narcissist's dream.
December 30, 2015 — Evelyn Lamb
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