Math

  1. 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.”

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  2. Math

    Scientists Say: Möbius strip

    Möbius strips may be easy to make, but they have some pretty mind-bending properties.

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  3. Earth

    Scientists Say: Altitude

    Altitude is used to describe heights in geography, astronomy and math.

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  4. 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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  5. Math

    Scientists Say: Calculus

    Calculus is math that deals with curves, from their changing slopes to the areas they enclose.

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  6. 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.

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  7. Math

    Scientists Say: Mean, median and mode

    Mean, median and mode are all different ways to describe the middle value in a dataset.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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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  10. Math

    Scientists Say: Equation

    An equation states that two groups of numbers or variables are equal to each other.

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  11. 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.

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  12. Physics

    Why some icicles become scallops not spikes

    The newfound — and at times quirky — shapes reflect the density of water surrounding submerged ice.

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