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Humans seemingly have opposing desires to fit in and to be unique. The interplay between these might drive the evolution of fads.

Centuries ago, the plague forced people into quarantine for years. Isaac Newton and Galileo used the time to revolutionize the world.

From hellishly hot planets to water worlds, some distant planets are like nothing in our Solar System.

The “Foundation” series, recently adapted into a show by Apple TV, was inspired by a fascinating, real-life academic discipline.

A new tuna robot leads the way to more agile underwater robots and drones.

We spend much of our early years learning arithmetic and algebra. What’s the use?

Fintech companies are using elements of video games to make personal finance more fun. But does it work, and what are the risks?

Playing video games could help you make better decisions about money.

A new brain imaging study explored how different levels of the brain’s excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters are linked to math abilities.

The ancient Greeks were obsessed with geometry, which may have formed the basis of their philosophical cosmology.

If computers can beat us at chess, maybe they could beat us at math, too.

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.

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.

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.”