Issue 2 - iSquared Magazine

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Mathematical greats: The life of Georg Cantor, whose theory of the infinite brought fierce opposition from his contemporaries.

Book review: The Mathematician's Brain, by David Ruelle. Plus, a selection of other recent releases.

Interview: Roman Hovorka explains how maths is being used to develop an artificial pancreas for diabetes patients.

Puzzles:

Samurai Sudoku, Futoshiki, Killer Sudoku, Kakuro and Mathabus.

FEATURES

The key to a secure future

By David Mireles Morales

Why public-key cryptography is vital for confidential communications in the digital age.

Cover Story: The theory of flight

By Ophir Samson

Many people are given an incorrect explanation of how aircraft achieve lift. Here we look at how it actually works.

Calculations, calculus and computing

By Rebecca Morris

Some historical applications of mathematics, from counting to

route-finding.

Mathematics and Poetry

Selections from a new book of poetry by mathematician Michael Bartholomew-Biggs.

Issue 2 (Winter 2007/8)