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A New Book Puts ‘Math in Drag’
Do you think math is boring? Drag queen Kyne is on a mission to make math fun and accessible for all.
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Do you think math is boring? Drag queen Kyne is on a mission to make math fun and accessible for all.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I’m just not good at math!” Eugenia Cheng’s book on the human curiosity behind mathematics is for you.
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When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
Math isn’t just about following rules. It’s about figuring out why they exist, and if there’s a way to break them.
Learn the secrets to good soil and what helps plants grow. Then use science and math to analyze dirt and develop your own custom blend.
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How many calories does Santa consume? From Markov chains to matrices, mathematician Hannah Fry is here to optimize your holiday questions.
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While power has been mostly restored, journalists report Texans are now facing water shortages, housing damage, and crop losses.
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Last week, a severe inland storm hit the Midwest like a hurricane. Scientists and experts explain why they can be hard to predict.
Math biologist Kit Yates breaks down the numbers behind breast cancer screenings—and the serious implications of false positive and negative results.