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Pythagoras may have believed that the entire cosmos was constructed out of right triangles.
Philosopher and logician Kurt Gödel upended our understanding of mathematics and truth.
People often divide the world into "us" and "them" then forget about everybody else.
The Field Medal was created to elevate promising mathematicians from underrepresented demographics. But has it followed through on that goal?
Here's what Einstein meant when he spoke of cosmic dice and the "secrets of the Ancient One".
New mathematics have shown that lines of energy can be used to describe the universe.
Think you can solve it? One mathematician has already offered about $1,000 and a bottle of champagne to whoever cracks it first.
Logic puzzles can teach reasoning in a fun way that doesn't feel like work.
Grandfathers, take heart. You'll survive the paradox that's been gunning for you since the 1930s.
Math doesn't suck. It is one of humanity's greatest and most mysterious journeys.
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The Omni Calculator site is a stunning treasure trove of free calculators.
By delving into the mysteries of the Universe, colliders have entered the Zeitgeist and tapped the wonders and fears of our age.
Researchers devise an effective new predictive tool for maritime first-responders.
Everyone wants to predict who will win the 2020 presidential election. Here are 2 misconceptions to bust so people don't proclaim the death of data like they did in 2016.
With just a few strategical tweaks, the Nazis could have won one of World War II's most decisive battles.
Overcoming assumptions when it comes to gender and capabilities is the key to a successful society.
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Math trauma can follow people beyond grade school to harm their prospects well into adulthood.
Eric Weinstein says that we need to rethink the current scientific model to allow for more dreaming.
"It is almost impossible to put into words the difference that Alan Turing made to society."
It's far earlier than most teams currently do.
The Pew Research Group conducted a survey on the most important life skills to several thousand Americans. Here's what they said.
Why is math the universal language? NASA's Michelle Thaller solves that one.
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"History matters, and we now know that hysteresis is part of the answer," wrote the author of a recent study.
Depending on the answer, one of the famous unsolved Millennium problems could have major implications in our lives.
Eight-dimensional octonions may hold the clues to solve fundamental mysteries.
When Cresswell returned to teaching after a five-year break, she noticed a marked difference in the ways undergraduates approached learning in the classroom.
A theory from cosmology claims the Universe could rip apart to shreds.
A new study warns of millions of "lost Einsteins."
The controversy around the Torah codes gets a new life.