Math
-
Math‘Weird Math’ aims to connect numbers and equations to the real world
The book Weird Math attempts to make chaos theory, higher dimensions and other concepts more relatable.
-
MathForget Pi Day. We should be celebrating Tau Day
Pi Day may be fun, but it’s based on a flawed mathematical constant.
-
MathThe largest known prime number has 23 million-plus digits
A newly found prime number smashes the previous record for largest prime.
-
PhysicsNew physics books don’t censor the math behind reality
Special Relativity and Classical Theory and The Physical World offer deep dives into physical reality’s mathematical foundations.
-
Science & SocietyDebates on whether science is broken don’t fit in tweets
Amid debates over whether science is broken, many experts are proposing repairs.
-
MathHidden Figures highlights three black women who were vital to the U.S. space program
"Hidden Figures" tells the untold story of the "human computers" who were essential to the launch of the U.S. space program.
-
AnimalsAnimals give clues to the origins of human number crunching
Guppies, dogs, chickens, crows, spiders — lots of animals have number sense without knowing numbers.
-
PhysicsUnits of measure are getting a fundamental upgrade
New units based on fundamental properties of the universe will make measurements more precise.
-
ComputingShayan Oveis Gharan finds the shortest route to success
Theoretical computer scientist Shayan Oveis Gharan has identified connections between unrelated fields to tackle the traveling salesman problem.
-
MathWebsite tests predictive powers of the hive mind
Metaculus.com asks people to make predictions about the likelihood of future events.
-
MathCourts’ use of statistics should be put on trial
Bayesian statistics offer a useful tool for avoiding fallacies in legal reasoning.
-
ComputingNew technique produces real randomness
A new technique makes it easier for computers to roll the dice.