Fashion lovers had suspected this for a long time. People who keep up with trends usually don’t rush to throw out belov…
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Science & Technology
Before Numbers: What 8,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Pottery Reveals About Early Math
Sometimes history takes unexpected turns. We tend to think that mathematics began with numbers, counting, and the first inscriptions on clay tablets. However, new research on ancient ceramics from Mesopotamia,…
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When Cosmic Communication Meets Bee Mathematics Imagine the moment humanity receives its first signal from an extraterrestrial civilization. The joy, the excitement, and one major problem: how do we communicate…
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Mind & Life
This Calculator Tells You Exactly How Many Ornaments and Lights Your Christmas Tree Needs
To avoid any decorating mishaps, try a new interactive tool that calculates the exact number of ornaments and lights you need, determines the optimal height for the topper, and measures…
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A team of Stanford researchers led by Eric Hanushek believes that honing math and reading skills should be a constant endeavor—at work, at home, everywhere possible. This new study suggests…
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Dr. Tom Crawford, a mathematician at Oxford, has developed a formula for the perfect breakfast aimed at helping travelers get the most out of hotel dining. The idea for this…
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Of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only one survives today—the Great Pyramid of Giza, the most magnificent structure of antiquity. When researchers studied this monument of Egyptian architecture,…
