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Math

Children’s positive attitude toward mathematics fades during the early school years, finds study

February 12, 2024 Phys Org

Children’s interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. Changes in interest and self-concept are also associated with each […]

Math

Air pollution found to impair performance in matriculation exams in mathematical subjects

February 8, 2024 Phys Org

Researchers from the University of Oulu, Finland, investigated how air pollution affects students’ performance in matriculation exams, particularly in mathematical subjects. The study revealed that performance declines in exams involving thinking and memorization when fine […]

Math

Is there a typical rate of cultural evolution?

February 7, 2024 Phys Org

Are cultural evolution rates similar across human societies? The emerging field of Cliodynamics uses mathematical models to study history.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Driving the best possible bargain now isn’t the best long-term strategy, according to game theory

February 6, 2024 Phys Org

Conventional wisdom says that you should never leave money on the table when negotiating. But research in my field suggests this could be exactly the wrong approach.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Mathematical model connects innovation and obsolescence to unify insights across diverse fields

February 5, 2024 Phys Org

In Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass, the Red Queen tells Alice, “It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.” The race between innovation and obsolescence is like this.This article […]

Math

Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd

February 1, 2024 Phys Org

The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Mathematicians create algorithm that could accelerate IoT by using optimal traffic division

January 31, 2024 Phys Org

Mathematicians from RUDN University have created a new routing algorithm in the Internet of Things network. It optimally splits traffic, which improves network speed and reliability. The results were published in Mathematics.This article was originally […]

Math

Researchers use simulations to tackle finite sphere-packing problem and ‘sausage catastrophe’

January 31, 2024 Phys Org

Have you ever wondered about the best way to pack a finite number of identical spheres into a shape-shifting flexible container, like a convex hull?This article was originally published on this website.

Math

A manifold fitting approach for high-dimensional data reduction beyond Euclidean space

January 29, 2024 Phys Org

Statisticians from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have introduced a new technique that accurately describes high-dimensional data using lower-dimensional smooth structures. This innovation marks a significant step forward in addressing the challenges of complex […]

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