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Lauren Sanchez baffles fans with mysterious riddle on eve of her 55th birthday - can YOU solve it?
4 days, 19 hours ago

Lauren Sanchez baffles fans with mysterious riddle on eve of her 55th birthday - can YOU solve it?

Daily Mail  

Lauren Sanchez is getting ready to celebrate her 55th birthday ahead of her wedding to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The future Mrs. Bezos, 54, took to her Instagram Story Wednesday evening to show off some of her birthday party planning process ahead of the celebration on December 19. Lauren Sanchez is ready to celebrate her 55th birthday ahead of her …

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The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math Error
5 days, 6 hours ago

The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math Error

Wired  

Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a study reporting toxic flame retardants from electronics wind up in some household products made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils. Specifically, the authors estimated that if a kitchen utensil contained middling levels of a key toxic flame retardant, the utensil would transfer 34,700 nanograms of the …

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India excels in mental math skills, secures maximum awards at UCMAS
1 week, 1 day ago

India excels in mental math skills, secures maximum awards at UCMAS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has emerged as the top performer at the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System International Competition 2024, securing the highest number of awards in both individual and team categories across various age groups of 6-13 years.According to a statement issued by UCMAS India, the two-day event organised by it concluded in Delhi on Sunday in which 6,000 …

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The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
1 week, 1 day ago

The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography

Wired  

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The counterintuitive solution, known as public key cryptography, relies not on keeping a key secret but rather on making it widely available. When Boris wants to receive secret messages, he simply adopts the same procedure: He publishes an easy recipe for making messages disappear, while keeping another one just for …

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Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You

Wired  

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Unlike other creative processes, like making music, which can be heard, or painting pictures, which can be seen, math is for the most part an internal process, hidden from view. In 2022, he published his answer—a book titled Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity, which he hopes will …

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Joy of Maths: Two-step method teaches through experience
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Joy of Maths: Two-step method teaches through experience

The Hindu  

What comes to your mind when someone says the number 75? “Students not being able to visualise numbers is what’s missing from Maths education, that’s what is holding us back”, says Geeta Mahashabde, Director, Navnirmiti Learning Foundation, who has been working to universalise Math education. Ms. Mahashabde says that this method where children solve the problem in “things-language” -- the …

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Brain teaser: Solve this tricky puzzle in 2 minutes if you're a true math genius
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Brain teaser: Solve this tricky puzzle in 2 minutes if you're a true math genius

Hindustan Times  

Brain teasers are puzzles that help us sharpen our minds and improve our ability to think clearly. Maths brain teasers encourage us to think logically, teach us how to spot patterns, and approach challenges from different angles. Recently, a maths brain teaser posted on X by @jitendra789789 challenges you to solve a tricky maths puzzle that tests your logical thinking …

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Indian-British boy scores IQ higher than Einstein and Hawking: Krish Arora, a 10-year-old prodigy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian-British boy scores IQ higher than Einstein and Hawking: Krish Arora, a 10-year-old prodigy

Hindustan Times  

10-year-old Krish Arora from Hounslow, West London, has stunned the world with an IQ of 162, surpassing the legendary minds of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, whose IQs are estimated to be around 160. From a young age, Krish demonstrated exceptional abilities, reading fluently by four and solving complex math problems in a blink. 10-year-old Krish Arora from Hounslow boasts …

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Teaching maths through puppetry, cardboard rolls, bicycles
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Teaching maths through puppetry, cardboard rolls, bicycles

The Hindu  

In the popular Malayalam movie Spadikam, Chacko Maash says in Malayalam: “Bhoogolathinte Spandanam Thanne Mathematicsilaanu”. “I follow a low-cost, no-cost method of teaching,” says Ms. Sircar who has been teaching students for more than a decade through Math Space, an initiative by Ms. Sircar that works teachers, teacher educators and anyone who is helping teachers. While Mr. Ravikumar is sure …

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'Almost impossible': Fact-checker says Elon Musk's math does not add up
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Almost impossible': Fact-checker says Elon Musk's math does not add up

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has promised to slash government waste and inefficiency and balance the budget through his Trump-approved independent task force known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE — named after an internet meme. But many of their examples of government waste are misleading, wrote Glenn Kessler for The Washington Post Fact-Checker — and worse, the simple …

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10-year-old boy’s unusual 911 call over math homework had the sweetest ending
1 month ago

10-year-old boy’s unusual 911 call over math homework had the sweetest ending

Live Mint  

In an unexpected turn of events, a 10-year-old boy in Wisconsin seeking help with his math homework dialed 911 last week, prompting an unusual yet heartwarming response from Deputy Chase Mason of the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office. As reported by the New York Post, the boy admitted he knew calling the emergency line for non-life-threatening issues wasn’t ideal but said, …

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Collaboration to help create future math teachers
1 month ago

Collaboration to help create future math teachers

China Daily  

China and Brazil will deepen educational ties and open new avenues for collaboration in mathematics education through teacher exchanges, working together within BRICS and G20 framework to contribute to the rise of Global South. The two countries are establishing a sustainable collaboration in math education following a 9-day training program launched in Shanghai in September for Brazilian top math teachers. …

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Collaboration to help create future math teachers
1 month ago

Collaboration to help create future math teachers

China Daily  

China and Brazil will deepen educational ties and open new avenues for collaboration in mathematics education through teacher exchanges, working together within BRICS and G20 framework to contribute to the rise of Global South. The two countries are establishing a sustainable collaboration in math education following a 9-day training program launched in Shanghai in September for Brazilian top math teachers. …

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MP Board Exam 2025: MPBSE allows students of basic mathematics to opt for standard math in class 11
1 month, 1 week ago

MP Board Exam 2025: MPBSE allows students of basic mathematics to opt for standard math in class 11

India TV News  

MP Board Exam 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has released a notification for the class 10th students. According to the notice, students who choose basic mathematics in class 10 high school exams and wish to continue studying mathematics in class 11 will have to pass the supplementary exam conducted by the board. In addition to this, the …

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COP29: The climate funds math that needs to be reset, explained
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1 month, 1 week ago

COP29: The climate funds math that needs to be reset, explained

Live Mint  

The 29th annual United Nations climate summit, COP29, started in Azerbaijan this week. The enhanced financial support would help developing countries strengthen their national climate plans, which, too, are due for an update in 2025. COP29 stakes The NCQG would also support climate adaptation—the component of climate action aimed at helping countries adjust to existing climate impacts. "The election result …

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If you can solve this brain teaser in less than 2 minutes, you’re a certified math genius
1 month, 1 week ago

If you can solve this brain teaser in less than 2 minutes, you’re a certified math genius

Hindustan Times  

Maths often has a reputation for being a tough subject to crack, but when it comes to brain teasers, it presents an entirely different kind of challenge. A viral brain teaser on X sparked varied answers and 5k views, leaving many puzzled. The puzzle that has stumped many A recent brain teaser shared on the X page Math Lover has …

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Plot twist: A quick history of charts, the elegant messengers of math
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plot twist: A quick history of charts, the elegant messengers of math

Hindustan Times  

The ancients tracked the dots in the night sky and plotted celestial patterns, creating their versions of cosmic PowerPoint slides, with clear calls to action for life on earth. The graph became a powerful form of evidence, and a key visual representation, of global warming and modern climate change, helping shape public opinion globally and influence climate policy.. Keeling curve. …

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How China’s 17-year-old ‘math genius’ is embroiled in a cheating scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How China’s 17-year-old ‘math genius’ is embroiled in a cheating scandal

Firstpost  

Jiang Ping, a fashion design student from a rural town in China, was celebrated as a ‘genius’ for her outstanding score in a maths competition. Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old girl from a poor village in Jiangsu province in eastern China, ranked 12th out of 802 shortlisted contestants in the first round of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition. Image courtesy: X/@SianChay1901 …

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‘The math says this is over’: San Francisco mayor faces long reelection odds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘The math says this is over’: San Francisco mayor faces long reelection odds

Politico  

It’s a dismal showing for Breed, a moderate Democrat, who was nevertheless projecting optimism after early returns. “I’m reluctant to say anything because I want to be respectful and considerate to the candidates and the process — losing and conceding is hard, I’ve been there,” said Dan Newman, a consultant who ran an outside independent-expenditure group backing Lurie. The math …

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IQ Puzzle: Can You Crack the Code? 🧠
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IQ Puzzle: Can You Crack the Code? 🧠

Hindustan Times  

A social media puzzle has sparked discussion and debate among users with high IQs. The puzzle presents three mathematical equations that seem illogical at first glance, prompting users to solve them. While some users confidently guess the answers, others struggle to find the correct solution. The discussion highlights the importance of problem-solving skills and the cognitive benefits of engaging in …

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The Enigma of 5 x 3: A Mathematical Mystery Unveiled
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Enigma of 5 x 3: A Mathematical Mystery Unveiled

Hindustan Times  

A viral brain teaser has captivated users on social media platform X, sparking discussions and solving attempts. The challenge involves a series of unusual multiplication problems that have left many guessing. While some users found the teaser easy to solve, others struggled to crack the code. A previous brain teaser by @rhstudyzone showcased similar mathematical puzzles that challenged users to …

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The Enigma of the Equations: A Mathematical Puzzle That Will Challenge Your Logic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Enigma of the Equations: A Mathematical Puzzle That Will Challenge Your Logic

Hindustan Times  

A challenging brain teaser featuring a series of mathematical equations has captivated the attention of online users. The puzzle poses a challenge that requires keen eye and sharp thinking, with many users finding it difficult to solve. However, those who persevere are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper understanding of mathematics.

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Thousands Devotees Gather for Annakoot Puja in Lucknow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands Devotees Gather for Annakoot Puja in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of devotees flocked to the Kali Bari Temple in Lucknow on Saturday evening for Annakoot Puja, a special festival dedicated to Goddess Kali. The event featured the offering of 56 food items, including traditional dishes and sweets, to the goddess. The rituals were followed by a night-long celebration, illuminating the city and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Lucknow.

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The Enigma of 1 + 1 = 8: A Mathematical Mystery Unveiled
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Enigma of 1 + 1 = 8: A Mathematical Mystery Unveiled

Hindustan Times  

A captivating brain teaser has captivated the internet, with users debating the answer to the equation '1 + 1 = 8'. The puzzle presents a series of numbers that seem nonsensical but invites users to exercise their mental calculation skills without a calculator. While some users confidently declare their answers, others struggle to solve the puzzle, sparking discussions and sharing …

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