I’d almost forgotten I’d written this but I’m pretty pleased to see my work in print again. It’s been a while… My review of Dragan Radulović’s inquisitive work, Why Does Math Work … If It’s Not Real? has been published in this month’s Mathematics Today. I really enjoyed this whistle-stop tour of many key mathematicalContinueContinue reading “Published again! Its been a while…”
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Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live
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”
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…
Dan Roach Flying Author 