Author Archives: Julie Rehmeyer

Shuffling shenanigans

By Julie Rehmeyer / September 30, 2009
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A magician-turned-mathematician figures out how many times to shuffle a deck of cards before playing Old Maid

Posted in Mathematics

Play for Science

By Julie Rehmeyer / September 24, 2007

Computer scientists are developing programs to win popular games. In the process, they are developing solutions for other, more serious, puzzles.

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Unearthing Ancient Astronomy

By Julie Rehmeyer / April 9, 2007

Researchers discover that ancient Peruvians were tracking the skies 4,000 years ago.

Posted in Space

Helping the Cause of Macaws

By Julie Rehmeyer / March 12, 2007

Scientists’ discoveries about macaws may help these magnificent birds survive.

Posted in Animals

How to Slice a Cake Fairly

By Julie Rehmeyer / December 14, 2006

Mathematicians work out a fairer way for two people to share cake.

Posted in Mathematics

Bugs with Gas

By Julie Rehmeyer / September 28, 2006

Microbes living in sand under the sea may produce gases such as propane.

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Flying on Wings and Legs

By Julie Rehmeyer / September 21, 2006

An ancient bird had feathers on its legs that may have helped it fly.

Posted in Dinosaurs & Fossils