Math
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.
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Comb-like wings help the tiniest insects swim through ‘syrupy’ air
When you're the size of a grain of sand, flying through air is like swimming through a syrup. Bristled wings help the tiniest insects manage this.
- Plants
Physics explains how rose petals get their iconic shape
Scientists thought they knew what was behind rose petals’ geometry. They were wrong.
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Scientists Say: Quantitative and Qualitative
These two research approaches collect different forms of data. Both help scientists unlock secrets and build knowledge.
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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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Meet one of the ‘world’s most interesting’ mathematicians
Angela Tabiri uses her enthusiasm for math to inspire young people — and to highlight African female mathematicians on a YouTube channel.
- 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.
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Scientists Say: Dimension
The simple concept of dimensions has inspired sci-fi creators to wrinkle time and launch into hyperspace.
