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The Simplest Yet Unsolvable Math Problem
The Collatz conjecture involves a sequence where a number is divided in half if even or multiplied by…
From Dinosaurs to Quantum Reality: A Reading Guide for Science Enthusiasts
Science is full of mysteries that challenge our understanding of the world, its origins, and even the fabric…
Are We Doing Election Math Wrong?
The video discusses the mathematical issues with current voting systems, particularly the “first-past-the-post” method. This method often results…
Butterflies and Chaos Theory
The butterfly effect, popularized by a scientific paper from nearly 50 years ago, suggests that small causes, like…
Our new tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Benjamin A. Jancovich, UNSW Sydney Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in…
Breakthrough Discovery Reveals Simplified Method for Extracting π
At a Glance Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have made a groundbreaking discovery while exploring…
What toilet paper and game shows can teach us about the spread of epidemics
Su San Lee / Unsplash Matthew Ryan, CSIRO; Emily Brindal, CSIRO, and Roslyn Hickson, James Cook University How…
Your death can be predicted. Here’s how.
Modern predictive analytics rely on vast data sets and machine learning algorithms to analyze factors influencing mortality, such…
Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of
Debbie Passey, The University of Melbourne Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to…
Researchers Uncover First Natural Molecular Fractal in Cyanobacterium Enzyme
At a Glance An international team of researchers, led by groups from the Max Planck Institute in Marburg…