Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace
In 2013 a new user took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today they’re an urban legend. But who were they?.....»»
Astronomers reveal new features of galactic black holes
Black holes are the most mysterious objects in the universe, with features that sound like they come straight from a sci-fi movie......»»
How a Doodler"s Problem Sparked a Controversy in Math
The twisty history and surprise ending of the four-color theorem saga.....»»
A mysterious interstellar radio signal has been blinking on and off every 22 minutes for more than 30 years
Last year, we made an intriguing discovery—a radio signal in space that switched on and off every 18 minutes......»»
Unlocking secrets of the elusive ghost shark
Researchers from the University of Florida and the Seattle Aquarium are exploring 100 meters underwater in the Pacific Northwest this summer to learn more about mysterious ghost sharks, one of the strangest beasts from the depths of the ocean......»»
OK Surfers, How Much Would It Cost to Power Your Own Wave?
How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here’s the math......»»
When the stars align: Astronomers find answers to mysterious action of ghost stars in our galaxy
A collaboration of scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have found a source for the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center......»»
Neutering practices for pet UK cats significantly influence feral populations, math model suggests
A new mathematical model of UK cat populations suggests that neutering of cats that belong to people not only affects the population dynamics of owned cats, but also affects feral, stray, and shelter subpopulations. Jenni McDonald of Cats Protection.....»»
Cracking the mysterious case of dying desert forests
From above, the Southwestern U.S. is a sea of caramel and brown desert. Yet, a closer look uncovers small ribbons of green—desert forests that flourish along valuable springs and rivers. Wildlife thrives at these oases, drawn to the shade of trees.....»»
Scientists use NASA MESSENGER mission data to measure chromium on Mercury
The origin of Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is mysterious in many ways. It has a metallic core, like Earth, but its core makes up a much larger fraction of its volume—85% compared to 15% for Earth......»»
Dave the Diver: how to find the Microphone
The Sea People in Dave the Diver are mysterious. You'll need a microphone if you want to learn their secrets. Here's how to get it......»»
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Putting off college math could improve the likelihood that students remain in college. But that may only be true as long as students don't procrastinate more than one year. This is what colleagues and I found in a study published in 2023 of 1,119 stu.....»»
Researchers want to use gravitational waves to learn about dark matter
A team of astronomers has come up with a method for using gravitational waves to study the mysterious phenomenon of dark matter......»»
Here’s everything to consider about buying a CPU in 2023
Your CPU is at the center of your computer, handling the underlying math that makes your machine tick. In this guide, we show you how to choose a CPU......»»
Study finds luminous red galaxies gain mass and acquire fewer satellite galaxies with time
Lado Samushia, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, Kansas State University, is part of a collaboration studying the mysterious force behind the universe's accelerating expansion, referred to as dark energy......»»
Board games boost math ability in young children, study finds
Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at math, according to a comprehensive review of research published on the topic over the last 23 years......»»
Solving the RIME deployment mystery on ESA"s Juice mission
When the RIME antenna on ESA's Juice mission failed to deploy a few days after launch, the engineering teams faced the mighty challenge of understanding the fault and rectifying it. At stake was a chance to see inside Jupiter's mysterious icy moons......»»
Study shows greater emotional exhaustion among math teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic
In a longitudinal study, researchers were able to examine the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional well-being of math teachers. On a scale of 1 to 4, the mean emotional exhaustion of teachers increased from 1.89 in 2019 to 2.41 i.....»»
Cute and Ugly Pygmy Lorises Are Actually Two Different Species
It turns out there are two species of mysterious, venomous pygmy lorises.....»»
A "Captured" Alien Planet May Be Hiding at the Edge of Our Solar System
The cold and mysterious Oort cloud at the edge of our solar system may be hiding a rogue planet.....»»
Combining math with music leads to higher test scores, according to review of 50 years of research
Children do better at math when music is a key part of their lessons, an analysis of almost 50 years of research on the topic has revealed......»»