For Mr. Santos, math can also inspire ideas about structures that have already been built — a new way to see and appreciate the world. Inspired by this idea, The New York Times created a virtual tour ...
Branching isn't just for trees. This biological process occurs in animal development, enabling organs to perform complex functions. Branch-like structures form in the lungs, kidneys, and breasts, ...
Alexander Grothendieck was a titan in his field, making deep connections that fuelled a revolution in mathematics, before giving it all up and disappearing. Jacob Aron explores what his work meant ...
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Bordewich Bray Elementary School welcomed students, parents and families for a festive and ...
In theory, quantum physics can bypass the hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. A new proof shows how.
Transforming education in India through competency-based assessment, focusing on skills, understanding, and application rather than rote memorization.
OpenAI scored a flawless 12/12 and Google DeepMind struck gold at ICPC 2025, the world’s toughest programming contest for top university teams.
Paige Pakenas went into lunch with Davidson College professor Tim Chartier not knowing what to expect. Pakenas, a Middletown native, scheduled the meeting with Chartier hoping to find some kind of ...
U.S. service academies move to accept an SAT and ACT alternative.
In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own nominations, and there were plenty of good suggestions. So I’ve decided to do a ...
Alabama won ugly in Athens with absurd third-down efficiency and just enough clock management to pull off the upset.