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A new theory proposes that the universe’s fundamental forces and particle properties may arise from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions. These dimensions could twist and evolve over time, forming ...

Dan Look is the first person to admit he’s not 100% sure who makes up the audience for his new book. It’s called “Math Cats,” and while there’s something in it for cat lovers or mathematicians, no one ...

Journal Editorial Report: Public schools compete for students as more parents opt out. A study of French schoolchildren published this summer in the journal Nature found girls fall behind boys in math ...

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