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The amplituhedron, a shape at the heart of particle physics, appears to be deeply connected to the mathematics of paper ...

This review explores how hidden mathematical principles influence creativity, from locust swarms to concert hall designs. It ...

A new analysis shows how shortcuts, paper mills, and pay-to-publish outlets have shaped where math studies appear.

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Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance ...

An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling shape math skills independently of general intelligence. Study: A genetic ...

Mathematics plays a critical role in shaping modern gaming, influencing everything from odds and payouts to game design and ...

For Mr. Santos, math can also inspire ideas about structures that have already been built — a new way to see and appreciate ...

The Education Department has released a new Nation's Report Card. High school students, especially 12th graders, are reading and learning math and science at historic lows, according to a new report ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade-long slide in high schoolers’ reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 ...

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