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Maths quirk explains why crosswords are so hard – until they aren't
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At its core, mathematics is a tool for revealing connections and patterns, making it a vital part of every science and the development of new technology. Learn about everything from algebra and calculus to cryptography and more, and discover how mathematicians study theoretical objects to reveal powerful insights.
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Mathematicians found – and fixed – an error in a 60-year-old proof
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Mathematicians spent 2024 unravelling proof almost no one understands
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The surprising maths that explains why coincidences are so common
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Mathematicians have figured out the best sofa shape for moving around
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Mathematicians have discovered a mind-blowing new kind of infinity
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How Fibonacci numbers give us a neat hack for converting between units
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Chimpanzees will never randomly type the complete works of Shakespeare
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Amateur sleuth finds largest known prime number with 41 million digits
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Mathematicians have found a new way to identify prime numbers
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How the maths of queuing can make lines more efficient
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Why the problem of P versus NP is worth $1 million
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