Research: Animal Stripes Are All Mathematical

Medicine & Technology Dec 29, 2015

Harvard researchers made a mathematical model on how animals develop their stripes in certain patterns.

Japanese Mathematician Claims To Solve Problem By Introducing New Branch Of Mathematics

Dec 24, 2015

Shinichi Mochizuki's ABC Conjecture proved to be impenetrable because of new terminology and introduction of a new branch of mathematics.

Mathematical Formula Explains Why Ice Is Slippery

Dec 10, 2015

A new mathematical model for the frictional shear stress of ice explains why ice is slippery.

A Holographic Universe? The Concept That Will Turn Your 2D Perception On Its Head

Apr 28, 2015

It may sound silly to wonder if our huge, vast universe is 3D, but that's exactly what scientists are now beginning to question. According to a new study, some scientists now believe that the Universe is really just a hologram.

Facts You Should Remember This Pi Day

Mar 14, 2015

This year's Pi Day is something special because it is the first date in a century that represents the first five digits of P or 3.1415. To celebrate this perfect day, grab yourself a piece of pie and check out these fun Pi facts.

Fast Food May Affect "School Performance"

Dec 22, 2014

The performance of a student in the classroom may be affected by how much fast food one eats. A recent study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics found that fifth-graders who ate fast food had weaker abilities in the subject areas of math, science and reading by the time they reached the eighth grade.