July 2026 issue of free math magazine Lva² now available online
The July 2026 issue of Lva², a free mathematics outreach magazine, has been released and is accessible online. Readers can view it on Google Drive or download the complete 144-page PDF. An accompanying website also allows articles to be read individually. Contributors to Lva² work on a voluntary basis, and all content is published under a free license (CC-by-nc-sa). This latest issue features eight new articles, alongside solutions to problems posed in previous editions. The topics covered in this issue include 'Linearity: sequences and series,' 'The problem of choosing a partner,' 'An integral of "dreams",' 'From an Olympiad problem to Wedderburn's theorem,' 'Proving the unprovable,' 'Jacques Hadamard in Spain,' 'The classification theorem of surfaces: an illustrated guide,' and 'Measuring disability-free life expectancy: the Sullivan method and methodological alternatives.' Previous issues have included collaborations with Ian Stewart and discussions on topics like mathematical conjectures, the number e, and the history of mathematics.
This release of Lva² continues its mission to provide accessible, free mathematical content under open licenses, fostering a collaborative environment for disseminating knowledge. The magazine's commitment to unpaid contributions and free licensing challenges traditional academic publishing models, potentially democratizing access to mathematical discourse. As AI continues to advance, the role of such platforms in cultivating human mathematical creativity and understanding becomes increasingly significant, offering a counterpoint to purely algorithmic approaches. The diverse range of topics, from theoretical concepts to historical figures and practical applications, highlights the breadth of mathematical inquiry and its potential for public engagement.
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