ON THE WEB: THE MATHEMATICS OF SANDCASTLES
by Hazed
It’s summer, and with any luck the sun will be shining where you live. Here in England, the slightest hint of sunshine means everyone who can heads for the beach.
And what can be more traditional than building sandcastles? But anyone who has ever tried to mould sand into a building material will know that it’s not ideal. In classic goldilocks fashion, you can’t have it too wet, or too dry – it might be just right.
Fortunately, science has come to the rescue in the form of The Economist magazine, who explain exactly how to get your sand to the right state of wetitude. Read all about the formula for the perfect sandcastle.
