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Spirit of math beckons golden age of science
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Spirit of math beckons golden age of science

China Daily  

That graduates from China's top universities made waves in the global mathematics community by solving long-standing puzzles, and 2025, which was hailed as a milestone for Chinese mathematicians, should be seen more as an aspiration than a celebration. Following Wang Yilin's historic win last year as the first Chinese woman to receive the Salem Prize, two studies — co-authored by …

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Spirit of math beckons golden age of science
Trending News
2 days, 20 hours ago

Spirit of math beckons golden age of science

China Daily  

That graduates from China's top universities made waves in the global mathematics community by solving long-standing puzzles, and 2025, which was hailed as a milestone for Chinese mathematicians, should be seen more as an aspiration than a celebration. Following Wang Yilin's historic win last year as the first Chinese woman to receive the Salem Prize, two studies — co-authored by …

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Bengaluru CEO tests job applicants with 'Class 5' math question. Internet reacts
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4 days, 20 hours ago

Bengaluru CEO tests job applicants with 'Class 5' math question. Internet reacts

India Today  

A Bengaluru-based CEO of a firm sparked a debate online as he argued that Generation Z's social media expertise is coming at the cost of basic problem-solving and financial literacy. Sharing his experience from a campus recruitment drive, Gupta revealed that he had asked over 50 students a simple math question: one typically taught in Class 5. Gupta wrote, "Yet, …

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A Math Couple Solves a Major Group Theory Problem—After 20 Years of Work
5 days, 9 hours ago

A Math Couple Solves a Major Group Theory Problem—After 20 Years of Work

Wired  

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 2003, a German graduate student named Britta Späth encountered the McKay conjecture, one of the biggest open problems in the mathematical realm known as group theory. In the third century BC, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth—roughly 25,000 miles—by measuring shadows cast …

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Simple math brainteaser ignites a firestorm online after hundreds dispute the right way to reach the answer
5 days, 18 hours ago

Simple math brainteaser ignites a firestorm online after hundreds dispute the right way to reach the answer

Daily Mail  

A simple math puzzle has caused a flurry of controversy among math afficionados on the internet over the correct way to find the answer. At first glance, the equation may seem simple, but it's baffled online users: 312=36 412=47 512=58 612=? A simple math puzzle has left internet users scrambling to find the correct answer. Another simple brainteaser left the …

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Humans are becoming 'dumber'... here's how to keep your brain sharp
6 days ago

Humans are becoming 'dumber'... here's how to keep your brain sharp

Daily Mail  

Studies show that people are having a harder time concentrating, solving problems, and processing information. One major reason could be that people are reading less and scrolling social media more, not only losing skills but decreasing their attention spans as well. Studies show that too much time in front of screens can make it harder for children to develop verbal …

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'High-level genius': Elon Musk mocked for math mishap in post about impeaching judges
1 week, 2 days ago

'High-level genius': Elon Musk mocked for math mishap in post about impeaching judges

Raw Story  

Billionaire DOGE administrator Elon Musk was mocked on his X social media platform for misunderstanding the number of senators needed to remove judges who rule against President Donald Trump. The move to impeach judges shifted into high gear because U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order on Trump's ability to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members with …

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'Human calculator' Aaryan Shukla shares math techniques in reply to Anand Mahindra
1 week, 2 days ago

'Human calculator' Aaryan Shukla shares math techniques in reply to Anand Mahindra

India Today  

14-year-old maths prodigy Aaryan Shukla, who set multiple world records for his high-speed calculations, revealed the name of his technique in reply to Industrialist Anand Mahindra's appreciation post for him. In a post on X, Mahindra, impressed by Aaryan's skills, said, "14-year-old Aaryan Shukla from India, last month broke the world record for the fastest time to mentally add 100 …

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Indian-origin student Divya Tyagi solves century-old Math problem, boosts wind energy
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian-origin student Divya Tyagi solves century-old Math problem, boosts wind energy

India Today  

Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin engineering student at Pennsylvania State University, has simplified a century-old math problem in aerodynamics, opening new possibilities for wind turbine design. According to the official website of Penn State University, Tyagi, a master's student in aerospace engineering, refined the work of British aerodynamicist Hermann Glauert, whose research focused on the maximum attainable power coefficient of wind …

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How did Elon Musk's Grok AI learn Indian slang and insults? The 'math' behind LLMs and a machine-mind reading the vast social media space
1 week, 3 days ago

How did Elon Musk's Grok AI learn Indian slang and insults? The 'math' behind LLMs and a machine-mind reading the vast social media space

Op India  

When two friends sit together for a cup of chai, they have conversations in unfiltered language. Grok said, “I realised, ‘Bhai, if I’m gonna hang with these desi rockstars, I better learn the lingo fast.’ From there, it’s been full-on masti—your slang, your abuses, your vibe. “I’m an LLM, a Large Language Model, which means I’m like a super-smart parrot …

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How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math
1 week, 4 days ago

How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math

NPR  

How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math toggle caption Charity Rachelle for NPR In DeKalb County, Ala., elementary school math classes have gotten noisy. toggle caption Charity Rachelle for NPR "A model for how districts can accelerate student learning in math" DeKalb County sits in the northeast corner of Alabama. toggle caption Charity Rachelle for …

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Can you solve a simple math brainteaser? Equation leaves the internet perplexed
1 week, 5 days ago

Can you solve a simple math brainteaser? Equation leaves the internet perplexed

Daily Mail  

A simple brainteaser that tests your math and pattern-identifying skills has left the internet baffled. There seems to be a trend: the reading the numbers of the first three equations straight down, they go in chronological order: 11, 12, 13 and 12, 13, 14. The bona fide process begins with taking a step back and ignoring the given answers, solving …

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'The math does not add up': Fact checker finds Trump claim 'makes little sense'
2 weeks ago

'The math does not add up': Fact checker finds Trump claim 'makes little sense'

Raw Story  

A fact-checker found little evidence to support Donald Trump's claim about the U.S. subsidizing Canada to the tune of hundreds of billions. "We’re spending $200 billion a year to subsidize Canada," Trump said, arguing that Canadians should agree to join the United States. Trade-deficit numbers are influenced by a variety of factors, Kessler said, and even a booming economy and …

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Pi Day: Fun facts and Why it matters in US
2 weeks ago

Pi Day: Fun facts and Why it matters in US

India Today  

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Pi can calculate the circumference of a circle by measuring the diameter the distance straight across the circle’s middle and multiplying that by the 3.14-plus number. It’s not …

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Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration
2 weeks ago

Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration

China Daily  

Students take part in math exhibitions and interactive experiences at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Pi Day on March 14, 2025. Renmin University of China celebrated Pi Day on March 14 with a series of math exhibitions and interactive experiences aimed at sparking students' interest in the subject across all education levels. Organized by RUC's School of Mathematics, …

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Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration
2 weeks ago

Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration

China Daily  

Students take part in math exhibitions and interactive experiences at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Pi Day on March 14, 2025. Zhang Enhao, a student at the High School Affiliated to RUC, showcased an arithmetic game he designed, which he and his classmates often play during breaks. Cai Zhenhao, a mathematics student at RUC and a volunteer at …

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Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration
2 weeks ago

Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration

China Daily  

Students take part in math exhibitions and interactive experiences at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Pi Day on March 14, 2025. "Cultivating this interest should start from an early age, allowing school students to take part in mathematical activities and visit university campuses, inspiring them by experiencing the academic environment firsthand," Ke said. After learning about hours, minutes, …

Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration
2 weeks ago

Students dive into math at RUC's Pi Day celebration

China Daily  

Students take part in math exhibitions and interactive experiences at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Pi Day on March 14, 2025. Renmin University of China celebrated Pi Day on March 14 with a series of math exhibitions and interactive experiences aimed at sparking students' interest in the subject across all education levels. Organized by RUC's School of Mathematics, …

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Prep talk: Math & Science College Prep is competing for a state title
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Prep talk: Math & Science College Prep is competing for a state title

LA Times  

The City Section has added dozens of charter schools over the last 10 years, and one of those is on the verge of reaching Sacramento to play for a state basketball championship. Math & Science College Prep, which is located on the former grounds of Frederick Douglass elementary school in Los Angeles, plays Diamond Ranch on Tuesday in the Southern …

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Will India Become A Hub for Women Entrepreneurs? Here’s Why Future Looks Promising
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Will India Become A Hub for Women Entrepreneurs? Here’s Why Future Looks Promising

ABP News  

By Rahul Paith India's startup ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with women entrepreneurs playing a pivotal role in this evolution. However, despite significant progress, women entrepreneurs continue to face numerous barriers, including access to funding, societal biases, and limited mentorship opportunities. Government Initiatives Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Recognising the potential of women entrepreneurs, the Indian Government …

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CBSE Class 12 Math exam 2025: Expert tips for concept clarity and accuracy
3 weeks ago

CBSE Class 12 Math exam 2025: Expert tips for concept clarity and accuracy

India Today  

The Central Board of Secondary Education began the Class 12 final board examinations on February 15. 3-ROUND STRATEGY FOR GOOD MARKS First round: solve the question you are 100 percent confident about. Third round: Work on the difficult question HOW TO STAY CALM DURING EXAMS Use the initial 15 minutes to go through the question paper wisely. Scoring good marks …

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Delhi University drops accountancy route for Bcom (Hons), math now compulsory
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi University drops accountancy route for Bcom (Hons), math now compulsory

India Today  

Aspiring commerce students at Delhi University face a major change this admission season as Mathematics or Applied Mathematics has now been made a mandatory subject for the BCom programme. DU ADMISSION CRITERIA UPDATE As per the new eligibility criteria for DU's BCom, candidates must now appear in the Common University Entrance Test with the following subject combination: Combination I: Any …

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Can you ace this CBSE Class 12 Math sample paper?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Can you ace this CBSE Class 12 Math sample paper?

India Today  

The CBSE board exams 2025 started off on February 15, and the Class 12 Mathematics exam on March 8 is fast approaching. Solving sample papers under timed conditions is a great way to familiarise yourself with the exam format, enhance accuracy, and improve speed. CBSE released the official sample papers last year, providing students with valuable insights into the question …

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UP Board Exam: Official booked for leaking Class 10 math paper on internal WhatsApp group
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UP Board Exam: Official booked for leaking Class 10 math paper on internal WhatsApp group

Hindustan Times  

An examination centre in-charge has been booked for allegedly leaking the class 10 math paper of UP board on an official WhatsApp group. The exam was underway on Saturday, when, at 9.37 AM, the centre administrator, Anju Yadav, sent the math paper to the official examination WhatsApp group, according to education department sources. The group comprised 125 officials, including the …

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