John D. Barrow is a professor of mathematical sciences and director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University and a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Cambridge, England. He is the author of Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things About the World of Sports.
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You Call That An Olympic Sport?
John Barrow, author of ‘Mathletics,’ tells us why rugby sevens and karate deserve to be included... MORE
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How To Bend It Like Beckham
As the U.S. women’s football team face Japan in the Olympics gold medal match, John D.... MORE
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How Usain Bolt Will Break Records
Scientist John Barrow says the Jamaican can win gold Sunday in the 100m final even without running... MORE
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When Records Look Too Good
Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen posted suspiciously good times in her races, but John D.... MORE
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Why Ban Full-Body Swimsuits?
Michael Phelps will open Olympic competitions Saturday. John D.... MORE
