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Does the Speed of Light Ever Change?
The slowing down of light in a material is due to the interaction of the light wave with…
January 28, 2024
P vs. NP
The “P vs. NP” problem revolves around the complexity of computational problems; whether P equals NP has far-reaching…
January 27, 2024
Bending Light (And All of Its Intricacies)
The video involves the concept of refraction, where light slows down as it enters a medium like glass,…
January 27, 2024
All About the “Prisoner’s Dilemma”
The “Prisoner’s Dilemma” is a concept in game theory that has applications in various real-world scenarios, from international…
January 19, 2024
All About the Math Behind the “Catan” Board Game
The placement of properties and the probability of generating resources based on dice rolls are key factors in…
January 14, 2024
Why OpenAI developing an artificial intelligence that’s good at maths is such a big deal
Daboost / Shutterstock Tom Oliver, University of Westminster With the recent sacking and swift rehiring of Sam Altman…
January 4, 2024
Mathematical Model Reveals Cellular Flows in Chick Embryos
At a Glance One of the fundamental questions in biology is how cells organize themselves to form complex…
December 27, 2023
Springs and Prisms Are Apparently Related
You’d think that a prism and a spring wouldn’t have much in common, but a thread traverses through…
December 16, 2023
This Math Exam Question Baffled Everyone
Years ago, students across the United States were confused about a particular question in that year’s SATs, and…
December 15, 2023
There’s More to Parallel Lines Than Meets the Eye.
Euclid aimed to complete the arduous task of compiling all they knew of mathematics at the time. The…
November 11, 2023
