mathematics http://www.itworld.com/mathematics xx 15 genius algorithms that aren't boring http://www.itworld.com/science/81131/15-genius-algorithms-arent-boring All computer systems are not created equal. Some get to run way cooler applications than others. Here we take a look at 15 unique algorithms designed to prevent denial-of-service attacks, jam electronic signals, monitor your behavior and yes, tell you how bad your gout is. http://www.itworld.com/science/81131/15-genius-algorithms-arent-boring#comments Science Tech & society Feature mathematics slideshow Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:49:10 -0400 ITworld staff 81131 at http://www.itworld.com Chewing gum makes teens smarter http://www.itworld.com/science/66895/chewing-gum-makes-teens-smarter Put another mark in the "where were these studies when I was in school?" column. http://www.itworld.com/science/66895/chewing-gum-makes-teens-smarter#comments Science Research mathematics Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:15:34 -0400 abennett 66895 at http://www.itworld.com My 'fraction neurons' aren't firing http://www.itworld.com/science/66833/my-fraction-neurons-arent-firing Researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany discover fraction-specific neurons. http://www.itworld.com/science/66833/my-fraction-neurons-arent-firing#comments Science Research mathematics Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:25:41 -0400 abennett 66833 at http://www.itworld.com Math nerds rejoice at arbitrary line-up of dates http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/63895/math-nerds-rejoice-arbitrary-line-dates If numerical coincidences are your thing, you were probably overjoyed last week when the number of the month and the number of the date were the same number, and if you multiplied them together, you got the number of the year! http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/63895/math-nerds-rejoice-arbitrary-line-dates#comments Offbeat Opinion mathematics Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:13:51 -0400 abennett 63895 at http://www.itworld.com Computing power pooled to find very, very large prime number http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/55802/computing-power-pooled-find-very-very-large-prime-number A hardy network of 75 PCs running Windows XP managed to suss out a 13 million digit prime number -- and earn a $100,000 prize. http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/55802/computing-power-pooled-find-very-very-large-prime-number#comments Offbeat News mathematics prime number Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:15:16 -0400 abennett 55802 at http://www.itworld.com