Stories
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Through Ariadne’s guidance
28-03-2023The modern-day incarnation of an ancient Greek goddess is a software package that provides rigorous, mathematical certainty about problems involving change.
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Advanced problem solving
28-03-2023Did you ever stop to think whether you solved a puzzle in the most efficient way possible? Math is here to help, and you may want to pay special attention if you marshal trains for a living.
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To learn or not to learn…
28-03-2023…that is not the question. At least, not according to Mathias Staudigl. He is more concerned with the how of learning in and outside of game theory.
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The math games surrounding us
28-03-2023The cheerful statues of the Zaat Herremenieke are connected to hundreds of mathematicians worldwide, who work in a field called game theory.
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Power dynamics
28-03-2023The ability to reason gives humans an edge over beings driven by evolution, like cancer cells or animals. The outcome of this power imbalance varies depending on where you look.
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Running up that hill…
28-03-2023…with no problems? Hill climbing isn’t straightforward, whether that is for someone taking on a snowy mountain or for a computer trying to find solutions in an abstract space.
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One plus one equals three
28-03-2023Biology and mathematics offer a lot to each other. One has all sorts of interesting data, while the other knows how to put it to work.
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Sint Jan’s feedback
28-03-2023Giving directions is an art. How do you give directions that are not only precise, but which also remain valid in whatever unforeseen situation comes up?
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Bridge issues
12-05-2023When you cross a bridge, what crosses your mind? Do you think about the weather, about your shopping list, or do you wonder whether you will catch the train?
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A unique Dutch windmill
28-03-2023As it turns out, Dutch windmills are not just national icons. They also hold a unique position in the mathematical landscape.