Scientists used children’s ‘silly sprinklers’ to solve a physics problem Richard Feynman could not; the reverse version spins 50 times slower

If you’ve ever watched a “silly sprinkler” in action (those bright, looping contraptions that twist and spray water in wild ...

Bridging the gap: Connecting math and AI for discovery

Some, however, find that bridging fields opens new realms of possibility. Henry Kvinge, who trained as a mathematician but ...
New Scientist

The sneaky maths trick for solving problems without answering them

How can you have a proof without proving anything? Mathematicians found a way and, in the process, came to blows over it – ...
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How to Embrace the ‘Science of Math’ Without Abandoning Your Existing Curriculum

In my work with school districts, I have seen educators recognize the need for more explicit instruction, only to find ...
CNBC

Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

The core personal consumption expenditures price index showed a 3.4% annual rate after rising 0.3% for the month. The core annual reading was the highest since October 2023. The Fed's primary ...
Forbes

Xbox’s Core Problem To Solve, Above All Else, Is Hardware

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A.I.’s First Big Math Breakthrough Is Not What It Seems

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