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Experiment: M&M’S geometry
The amount of candy in an M&M’S bag is never enough, but just how much is it? Let’s find out which geometric formula gives the best estimate.
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- Science & Society
Viewing math as a language might help it make sense to more of us
It might also reduce the anxiety associated with using math, allowing people to better answer a host of important everyday questions.
- Math
Scientists Say: Dimension
The simple concept of dimensions has inspired sci-fi creators to wrinkle time and launch into hyperspace.
- Math
His love of math led to a career in quantum computing
James Whitfield began his career when quantum computing was still in its infancy. Today, he’s helping to make it more accessible to educators, researchers and others.
- Computing
This computer scientist uses math to help people be treated fairly
Ariel Procaccia has designed computer algorithms that help split up credit on group projects, distribute donations, pick citizens’ assemblies and more.
- Math
Two teens have proved an ancient math rule — again
Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson proved math's Pythagorean theorem — in a way thought impossible for 2,000 years — and they did it 10 different ways.
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Math reveals how skateboarders can ramp up their half-pipe power
To pick up speed, half-pipe skaters pump — move between crouching and standing — as they roll. A new study shows the fastest way to the top.
- Math
Scientists Say: Fractal
There’s no end in sight for these infinitely complex geometric wonders.
- Computing
Teen’s battle simulator could help Ukraine’s troops fend off attacks
At the 2024 Regeneron ISEF, Volodymyr Borysenko showcased software he created to help Ukraine defend itself in ground attacks by Russia.
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Scientists Say: Correlation and Causation
There is a correlation between countries where people eat more chocolate and those that produce more Nobel Prize winners. But beware assuming that one variable causes the other.
