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The Women Who Made The Internet
Silicon Valley may be notoriously male-dominated today. But a new book tells the stories of the women who have been building the internet since day one.
The Mystery Of The Namibian Fairy Circles
The strange circles that dot the desert in Southern Africa have stumped scientists for decades. But math and ecology might have an answer.
Breakthrough
Meet scientists who are overcoming insurmountable obstacles to pave new paths in STEM.
How Do Infections Spread In Plants?
Students model the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors in a plant disease system, then use their data to inform recommendations to farmers to limit disease transmission.
The Best Of Science Friday, 2017
The Science Friday staff share some of their favorite stories they made this year.
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How Can Math Make Your Holidays Merrier?
Wrapping oddly shaped gifts, picking a Secret Santa, and decorating your tree can all be tackled using math.
The Women Taking Math To The Next Dimension
Rebecca Goldin, Emily Riehl, and Eugenia Cheng share their favorite puzzles, explain why math is like a dragon, and give tips for young women entering the field.
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The Infinitely Surprising Career Of A Mathematician
Three mathematicians talk about the latest topics and their start in math.
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Does Math Have A Place In The Courtroom?
Supreme Court justices appear befuddled by math in gerrymandering case.
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Could Lowering The P-Value Threshold Benefit Research?
The common statistic used to determine whether findings are statistically significant is being put under the microscope.