Can Yule Solve My Problems - Alex Bellos
Explore festive brainteasers and the history of mathematical puzzles from medieval times to today with Alex Bellos, Guardian's puzzle blogger and popular math author.
Alice, Bob, and the Average Shadow of a Cube
Explore problem-solving approaches to calculate a cube's average shadow area, comparing two methods and their implications for understanding geometric principles.
The Pigeon Hole Principle - 7 Gorgeous Proofs
Explore seven fascinating applications of the Pigeon Hole Principle in mathematics, from hairy twins to Rubik's cube properties and a mind-blowing card trick.
The Ultimate Tower of Hanoi Algorithm
Explore advanced Tower of Hanoi algorithms for multiple pegs, including optimal solutions, the Hanoi constant, and simplified execution methods. Gain insights into complex puzzle-solving techniques.
How Did Ramanujan Solve the Strand Puzzle?
Explore Ramanujan's genius through an infinite fraction puzzle, delving into continued fractions, Pell equations, and the Euclidean algorithm. Gain unique insights into mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
Pythagoras Twisted Squares - Why Did They Not Teach You Any of This in School?
Explore the hidden depths of twisted squares, uncovering beautiful mathematical concepts like Fermat's theorem, Trithagoras, and the four bugs problem through engaging visuals and explanations.
Tower of Hanoi in Python
Learn to solve the Tower of Hanoi puzzle using Python, covering concepts like dynamic programming and recursion. Gain practical coding skills and understand complexity analysis.
The Miracle
Explore the fascinating 3-4-7 mathematical miracle, including coin rotation paradox, mystery number explanation, and angle sum in stars. Includes challenges and bonus animations.
Thinking Outside the 10-Dimensional Box - Visualizing High-Dimensional Spheres
Explore high-dimensional spheres and a surprising puzzle through captivating visualizations, expanding your understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
Blet, a Mathematical Puzzle - Fernando Rodriguez Villegas
Explore the intriguing mathematics behind the Blet puzzle, involving lattice path geometry and SL(2,R) group theory. Discover why greedy algorithms fail in this discrete minimization problem.
The Hydra Game - Hercules vs the Mathematical Monster
Explore the fascinating Hydra Game with mathematician Tom Crawford, delving into its connection to Hercules and its intriguing mathematical properties in this engaging Numberphile video.
Feynman's Famous Long Division Problem
Explore Feynman's intriguing long division problem, unraveling its mathematical complexities and gaining insights into problem-solving techniques.
Impossible Dutchmen's Wives Logic Puzzle
Challenging logic puzzle from 1740: Three Dutch couples shop, with husbands paying more. Solve the intricate problem of determining individual expenditures using clever deduction and mathematical reasoning.
Exploring Quadratis Puzzles
Dive into the world of Quadratis puzzles, exploring their intricacies and applications in mathematical outreach with experts from Luxembourg and Geneva.
A Nice Geometry Puzzle
Solve an engaging geometry puzzle that challenges your problem-solving skills and enhances your understanding of geometric principles.
Murderous Maths - An Interactive Look at the World of Mathematics
Explore the hilarious world of maths with Kjartan Poskitt. Discover fascinating number facts, tricks, codes, and predictions through interactive demonstrations and audience participation.
This Function Knows Your Phone Number
Explore a humorous mathematical puzzle involving recursive phone numbers and exponential functions, blending math concepts with comedic storytelling.
On The Shoulders of Giants
Innovative approach to teaching physics through mind-bending puzzles, exploring connections between math and physics, symmetry, and abstract concepts to inspire the next generation of scientists.
The Mathemagician
Entertaining performance combining math and magic, showcasing mental mathematical feats and explaining the secrets behind lightning-fast calculations. Discover how the Mathemagician outperforms electronic calculators.
Mathematical Sum Prediction Trick - How It Works
Uncover the mathematical secrets behind a fascinating prediction trick involving a 4x4 grid of numbers and learn why it consistently works.