Senior Lecturer Dr Eugenia Cheng - The Math-ster Chef - has a unique way of explaining mathematical concepts using edible examples. Explore a comestible collection of culinary calculations, including a celebration of Pi (π) day, how to make the perfect cream tea, Battenberg cake, puff pastry and a…
Dr Eugenia Cheng explores the mathematical concept of the Möbius band in pursuit of creating an infinite bagel with cream cheese and salmon....
Dr Eugenia Cheng shows how a mathematical progression can transform three sheets of shortcrust into the perfect puff pastry...
Mathematical proof that clotted cream is better than whipped cream for putting on those scones....
What better way to complete our mathematical menu than with the perfect glass of wine....? Cheers Eugenia!
Dr Eugenia Cheng celebrates pi (π) day with some delightful pie!
Dr Eugenia Cheng show us the well known "sphere packing problem", and in doing so helps us answer the important question - how many Maltesers can you pack in your mouth?
The paradox of turning your mattress over to ensure even wear from your pillow and cooking Battenberg cakes are linked by matrices - find out how.....
Dr Eugenia Cheng shows how sibling negotiations and egalitarian sharing can be achieved using the Steinhaus cake cutting problem...