A successful science writer and a teenage math prodigy reveal the complex mathematics that is all around us
Almost everyone has stared at crumpled pages of a math homework assignment and wondered, where on Earth would you ever use it? It turns out, Earth is precisely the place. From the behavior of particles to the shape of the coast of England to the global weather system, complex mathematics surrounds us. And even if you don't think about it, your mind uses complex math every time you walk down the street or get ready for a slam dunk. Now, thanks to David Darling and the math...