How number systems shape our thinking, and what this means for learning, language and culture

A new collection of research papers examines how humans conceptualize numbers and the numeral systems we’ve build around them ...
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The biggest controversy in maths could be settled by a computer

For over a decade, mathematicians have failed to agree whether a 500-page proof is actually correct. Now, translating the ...

Google Doodle goes mathematical: The reason behind today’s quadratic equation tribute

Google's Doodle on 12 November celebrates the quadratic equation, a key mathematical formula. The animated artwork illustrates how the equation works, promotes interactive learning and provides ...

Scientists reveal mathematical law governing limits of biological growth

A research team including a scientist of Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, has identified a novel principle in biology that mathematically explains why the ...