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mathematics
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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…
September 21, 2024
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…
September 13, 2024
Butterflies and Chaos Theory
The butterfly effect, popularized by a scientific paper from nearly 50 years ago, suggests that small causes, like…
August 3, 2024
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…
August 1, 2024
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…
June 30, 2024
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…
June 19, 2024
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…
June 9, 2024
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…
May 20, 2024
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…
April 15, 2024
The Number 37.
When asked to pick a random number between 1 and 100, people tend to select the number 37…
April 12, 2024