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Month: October 2024

Math

Typing monkey would be unable to produce ‘Hamlet’ within the lifetime of the universe, study finds

October 30, 2024 Phys Org

A new study reveals it would take far longer than the lifespan of our universe for a typing monkey to randomly produce Shakespeare. So, while the Infinite Monkey Theorem is true, it is also somewhat […]

Math

US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender

October 28, 2024 Phys Org

Teachers report thinking that if girls do better in math than boys, it is probably because of their innate ability and effort. But they also report that when boys do well in math, it is […]

Math

High school students present five new ways of proving Pythagoras’ Theorem via trigonometry

October 28, 2024 Phys Org

In 2022, U.S. high school students Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson astonished teachers when they discovered a new way to prove Pythagoras’ theorem using trigonometry after entering a competition at their local high school. As […]

Math

From fireflies to drones: Researchers uncover strategy for synchronization efficiency

October 25, 2024 Phys Org

Researchers from The University of New Mexico School of Engineering looked to the natural world to explain how synchronized systems can work more efficiently and made a significant discovery. Their results were published in the […]

Math

New theory identifies how physics principle of ‘rattling’ relates to self-organization

October 23, 2024 Phys Org

If you’ve ever watched a large flock of birds on the wing, moving across the sky like a cloud with various shapes and directional changes appearing from seeming chaos, or the maneuvers of an ant […]

Math

Why Trump’s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains

October 23, 2024 Phys Org

“Talk about extreme.” That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September’s televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats […]

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Benefits of Learning Spanish: Unlocking New Opportunities and Connections

October 23, 2024 Community Partners

Learning Spanish opens up a world of opportunities that can enhance both your personal and professional life. Being proficient in Spanish not only allows you to communicate with millions of people globally but also enriches […]

Math

Photonic computing method uses electromagnetic waves to rapidly solve partial differential equations

October 21, 2024 Phys Org

In the fields of physics, mathematics, and engineering, partial differential equations (PDEs) are essential for modeling various phenomena, from heat diffusion to particle motion and wave propagation. While some PDEs can be solved analytically, many […]

Science Experiments
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Unlock the Wonders of Science with Engaging and Educational Experiments for Kids to Try at Home

October 16, 2024 Community Partners

Unlock the wonders of science with engaging and educational experiments for kids to try at home, sparking curiosity and making learning fun! Exploring the Magic of Chemistry Chemistry experiments can be a magical and exciting […]

Math

Three letters, one number, a knife and a stone bridge: How a graffitied equation changed mathematical history

October 16, 2024 Phys Org

On October 16, 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then […]

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