Patterns in Nature
In this programme, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explains how mathematicians use numbers and equations to represent the world around us.
He demonstrates how mathematics is threaded through the natural world by taking us on a journey from plant growth through to music and football.
He also meets up with Dr Mark Miodownik who uses maths to explain how the head on a pint of beer forms.
Marcus hopes to prove that mathematics allows us see the world in a way that is as breathtaking as the finest works of art; that the world we live in is indeed painted with numbers.
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FacebookIBurchett on 11 December 2009
Superb video, thank you. I do a lot of work on numbers in nature with my KS4 classes and this video will really add an e ...
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- Duration: 15:00 minutes
- Published: 20 June 2006
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- Next showing on TV: 8:00 20 August 2010
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Superb video thank you I11 December 2009 - 07:59
Superb video, thank you. I do a lot of work on numbers in nature with my KS4 classes and this video will really add an extra dimension.
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Painting With Numbers30 June 2009 - 12:22
Thank you for your kind comments sjutz and Carolyn, hope this video has helped.
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Painting With Numbers4 May 2009 - 04:22
I found this to be a wonderful begining for the teaching of the relationships between mathematics and nature. I am studying teaching at UTAS Australia.
Thanks Carolyn
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Painting with Numbers1 September 2007 - 13:28
This was a rather enjoyable video, bringing numbers to life.
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