maths
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Upgraded ‘Vampire Einstein’ Shape Finally Solves Vexing Mathematical Pattern Problem
In March, a group of mathematicians identified a thirteen-sided shape called “the hat” that can tile a surface without any patterns repeating. Now the researchers are updating the shape to maintain its quirky tiling properties while addressing an important caveat.
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Mathematical Advancements Require Intuition and Creativity (and a Little Help From AI)
Research in mathematics is a deeply imaginative and intuitive process. This might come as a surprise for those who are still recovering from high-school algebra. What does the world look like at the quantum scale? What shape would our universe take if we were as large as a galaxy? What would it be like to…
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How We Found A Special Maths Equation Hidden In Rat Whiskers
Rats have up to 70 whiskers on their faces, varying hugely in size and shape. Almost every mammal possesses whiskers, but these rodents are what we call “whisker specialists”, meaning they have super-sensitive, moveable hairs that they use to explore and sense their surroundings.
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Soap Bubble Theorist Is The First Woman To Win The ‘Nobel Prize’ Of Mathematics
Trailblazing mathematician Karen Uhlenbeck from the University of Texas at Austin has been awarded the 2019 Abel Prize—regarded as one of the highest accolades in mathematics. She is now the first woman to receive the illustrious award.