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Mathematics and Statistics

This Library Guide explores essential resources to help you get started with math research.

Introduction

Welcome to the Mathematics Research Guide! This guide include library resources for any and all math and statistics learners as well as learners looking for statistical evidence for non-mathematics research.

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Mathematics Best Bet Resources

The following sources are your best bets for getting started with your research. If you do not see what you are looking for, there are more options on the Databases and Additional Resources pages of this guide!

Statistics Best Bet Resources

ScienceDaily—Math News

  • How does a hula hoop master gravity? Mathematicians prove that shape mattersThis link opens in a new window Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: 'What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?' and 'Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?' A team of mathematicians explored and answered these questions with findings that also point to new ways to better harness energy and improve robotic positioners. Jan 2, 2025
  • Physicists 'bootstrap' validity of string theoryThis link opens in a new window String theory remains elusive as a 'provable' phenomenon. But a team of physicists has now taken a significant step forward in validating string theory by using an innovative mathematical method that points to its 'inevitability.' Dec 17, 2024
  • String figures shed light on cultural connections and the roots of mathematical reasoningThis link opens in a new window New research suggests that the making of string figures, a globally documented practice, may point to shared cultural heritage stretching back millennia. The research offers a new way to investigate the evolution and distribution of cultural phenomena using mathematical methods. Dec 17, 2024
  • Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital imagesThis link opens in a new window When analyzing artworks, understanding the visual clarity of compositions is crucial. Inspired by digital artists, researchers have created a metric to quantify clarity in digital images. As a result, scientists can accurately capture changes in structure during artistic processes and physical transformations. This new metric can improve analysis and decision-making across the scientific and creative domains, potentially transforming how we understand and evaluate the structure of images. It has been tested on digital artworks and physical systems. Dec 16, 2024
  • Leap in modelling human impact on climate may lead to early warning of climate disastersThis link opens in a new window Mathematicians have applied statistical mechanics to climate change detection and attribution for first time. They have shown how to separate the 'signal' of human-made climate change from the 'noise' of natural climate fluctuations. This allows for a dramatic improvement in the ability to detect climate change and early warnings of climatic tipping points. Dec 10, 2024