Ever wonder where our math symbols came from? Here are their stories
Their quirky history could help us better appreciate math as a living language — one whose symbols evolved over centuries.
Their quirky history could help us better appreciate math as a living language — one whose symbols evolved over centuries.
This deep-frozen field of science allows conservation biologists to preserve the DNA of endangered species and more.
Chiral molecules are mirror images of each other. They might not seem all that different — but can have drastically different effects in medicine, materials and more.
Seasons have nothing to do with Earth’s distance from the sun. The real reason for the seasons is the tilt of Earth’s axis.
Ice arenas and artificial snow now dominate the winter Olympics. Athletes there — and everywhere — may need to adjust how they train and perform.