Math
- Math
An ‘einstein’ shape eluded mathematicians for 50 years. Now they found one
The shapes can form an infinite tiled pattern that never repeats. The first is a 13-sided shape nicknamed “the hat.”
- Math
Scientists Say: Möbius strip
Möbius strips may be easy to make, but they have some pretty mind-bending properties.
- Earth
Scientists Say: Altitude
Altitude is used to describe heights in geography, astronomy and math.
- Animals
Random hops always bring jumping beans to shade — eventually
It’s not fast, but jumping beans use randomness to maximize their chances of getting out of the sun’s heat.
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Scientists Say: Calculus
Calculus is math that deals with curves, from their changing slopes to the areas they enclose.
- Math
Meet the newest additions to the metric system
The metric system just got its first update in 30 years. New prefixes will help scientists interpret the biggest — and smallest — numbers.
- Math
Scientists Say: Mean, median and mode
Mean, median and mode are all different ways to describe the middle value in a dataset.
- Math
Let’s learn about dealing with math anxiety
Writing about math anxiety and maintaining a “growth mindset” can help soothe stress about the subject.
- Math
Scientists Say: Variable
A variable is something that can be changed — such as a value in math, or a factor in an experiment.
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Scientists Say: Equation
An equation states that two groups of numbers or variables are equal to each other.
- Math
Let’s learn about pi
It’s not just an excuse to eat pastries. This number helps describe everything from the smallest particles to planets orbiting other stars.
- Physics
Why some icicles become scallops not spikes
The newfound — and at times quirky — shapes reflect the density of water surrounding submerged ice.
