Publish at February 15 2017 Updated July 29 2025
Mathematics teaches us how the universe works, from physical particles to engineering and economics. Maths is also very close to music, and their common ground can be found in the famous Rubik's Cube puzzle. Michael Staff explains how group theory can teach us to play a Rubik's Cube like a piano.
Lesson by Michael Staff, animated by Shixie.
Running time: 4min36
Photo credit : Pixabay
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