May 19, 2013

Mosh Pit Math: Physicists Analyze Rowdy Crowd

At a heavy metal concert five years ago, physicist Jesse Silverberg had a “eureka” moment: The jumping, raucous fans at the show seemed to be moving about like molecules in the air we breathe. So he and friend Matt Bierbaum set out to understand the patterns within mosh pit motion. » E-Mail This     » Add [...]

Obama proposes $1B for science, math teachers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration unveiled plans Wednesday to create an elite corps of master teachers, a $ 1 billion effort to boost U.S. students’ achievement in science, technology, engineering and math. Top Headlines

Your Letters: Love Of Popcorn And Math Geniuses

Host Rachel Martin reads and responds to listener feedback about last week’s program. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Opinion

Menu Math: When Counting Fast Food Calories Requires A Calculator

Is that veggie pizza at the local pizza chain 1,680 calories, or 2,960? Fast-food menus with calorie counts that are supposed to help eaters make healthier choices often aren’t much help, a new study reports. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News