Mathematically Curious News Today

Author: Julian Havil Curves for the Mathematically Curious is a thoughtfully curated collection of 10 mathematical curves, selected by Julian Havil for their significance, mathematical interest, and beauty. Each chapter gives an account of the history and definition of one curve, providing a glimpse into the elegant and often surprising mathematics involved in its creation and

Study of the superhero’s Jewish influences beats off stiff competition to come first in this year’s Diagram prize

Poor turnout suggests trouble mobilising Conservative voters … Booster shots ‘dramatically’ strengthen immunity … and is George Clooney the perfect man?

This year’s Diagram prize also pits Curves for the Mathematically Curious against The Life Cycle of Russian Things and Hats: A Very Unnatural History