Innovation: Spring chaos

Sunday 13 February 1994 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

THE UK Spring Research Manufacturing Association is turning to chaos theory to make its springs more reliable. One of the big problems with springs is that even with strict quality control the gaps between coils frequently vary in size.

Professor Ian Stewart of the University of Warwick, a mathematician, believes that he can use chaos theory to find patterns in the thickness of wire used in springs. He will then devise a model for manufacturers to improve quality control.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Innovation: Spring chaos

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering