Mathematics
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Mathematics is the Pursuit of Beauty
By Marlene Cimons published
Mathematician Manjul Bhargava thinks of his field as art, not science.
In Photos: Vortex Knots Created in Water
By Live Science Staff published
The wacky physics experiment undid a century-old knot.
Ginormous Numbers Could Create a Mental Black Hole
By Tia Ghose published
Insanely huge but finite numbers play an important role in physics, probability and pure math, but are impossible for the human mind to really grasp
Images: The World's Most Beautiful Equations
By Clara Moskowitz published
Scientists choose their favorite mathematical equations.
New Online Gaming Grows Students' Math Skills
By Julia Given published
The award-winning online system is changing the way students, and teachers, look at learning math facts.
5 Seriously Mind-Boggling Math Facts
By Natalie Wolchover published
Many people think of math as boring, but it's anything but.
The Kilogram Has Gained Weight
By Tia Ghose published
The cylinder of metal that represents this unit of weight needs to go on a diet of sorts.
Mathematician's Century-Old Secrets Unlocked
By Tia Ghose published
Researchers say they've found a formula to explain cryptic functions outlined by brilliant Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
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