On October 6 1995, at a scientific meeting in Florence, Italy, two Swiss astronomers made an announcement that would transform our understanding of the universe beyond our solar system. Michel Mayor ...

On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star ...

Body mass index, or BMI for short, is a measure of body weight based on your height. For decades, BMI has been a way to measure whether someone is at a healthy weight. In general, people are ...

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An ellipse is one of four conic sections, i.e. instruments of anguish in math classes. The ellipse obeys the equation: (x/a) ² + ( y/b) ² = 1. In this specific case a = 40, while b = 30. An ellipse is ...

This brainteaser challenges math enthusiasts to identify patterns and solve equations involving plants. By assigning variables to a round bush, palm tree, and cactus, the puzzle requires logical ...

A brainteaser challenges math enthusiasts to solve a series of equations within a nine-second time limit. The puzzle involves identifying a pattern in addition problems featuring coffees, cakes, and ...

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The expanded accounting equation builds upon the basic accounting equation's use of assets, liabilities and equity by incorporating additional components such as revenues, expenses and withdrawals.