Did you know that according to a study from the University of Virgina, women are 73% more vulnerable than men in a car accident? In addition to the physical and biomechanical differences between women and men (such as the fundamental…
Everyone loves ice cream! But have you ever looked at an ice cream cone through the eyes of mathematics? In this task, we are trying to optimise the ice cream cone! Think about what an ice cream cone is mathematically….
An ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer named Eratosthenes of Cyrene was the first person to determine the size of the Earth using the principles of geometry and astronomy. Around 240 B.C., he achieved this remarkable feat by designing an…
We’ve all heard the phrase: “The next wars will be over water”. Water scarcity is recognized as one of the most important global risks that humanity will face in the coming years (see www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/water). In the island complex of Cyclades…
The junior team of the local football club has been promoted to the top division of the regional league after a good season. The sporting success is to be rewarded with new kits for the team. The chairman of the…
In a film documentary about the Eiffel Tower, we learned the following information: The elevators in the Eiffel Tower travel as many kilometres in a year as if they circled the entire globe two and a half times. How could…
“Just our children still read in paper books, my wife and I are always using e-book readers “. I recently heard this statement from a friend (bookworm!). E-book readers have been around for quite some time, but it’s only recently…
Our food supply is largely dependent on imports of agricultural products. The war in Ukraine, which is a major producer of wheat and oilseeds, and the resulting disruption of supply chains make us painfully aware of this. Now, some European…
Waste production is a global problem. Worldwide, people are looking for solutions for this. Waste is produced in various locations. How much do waste do we produce at home? The Eurpoean Union tries to reduce our waste production. For instance,…
A lot of runners often jog the same route. Not only can running have a positive impact on your health but can also influence one’s good mood. Therefore, Alice runs at least once a week: One lap circling around her…
