A cosmic ray detector. A heart scanner. And a handheld ultrasound probe that connects to a smartphone. These were some of the fantastic hands on technology demonstrations that you could see and try out for yourself at this years New Scientist Live. Alongside this were many other interactive exhibits and really interesting and engaging peopleContinueContinue reading “Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live”
Category Archives: Mathematics
Getting our Ducks in a Row
“Where’s the Ducks?”
This was the question with which I hit Jenny, our patient OU tutor, upon my return from lunch on the afternoon of the third day of the M500 Society’s annual Maths revision weekend.
Once Upon a Prime – Book Review
My thoughts on Sarah Hart’s excellent book, Once Upon a Prime.
A version of this review was first published in the June 2024 edition of Mathematics Today, the magazine of the Institute of mathematics & its applications.
Learner in the Second Degree
“How do you fit it all in Dan?” Here’s my attempt at answering that question…
Pulling G!
What is G-Force and why does stall speed increase in the turn?
Dan Roach Flying Author 