“We’re living in extraordinary times, all the time.”This phrase by writer and filmmaker Anthony McCarten captures the idea that people believe their current era is unique and significant, a feeling ...

The internet is torn over an elementary-level math equation, with people suggesting conflicting answers based on their approaches. The simple math problem went viral on X this week, leaving thousands ...

I’ve been out of school a long time (I mean a long time), yet I think I’m still pretty good at basic math. I’m always able to figure out whether a “bargain buy” at the supermarket is actually a ...

Fuzzy Fredholm integral equations represent a class of mathematical problems in which uncertainty is incorporated directly into the model via fuzzy numbers. These equations extend the classical ...

We’re suckers for good-looking old-school calculators, so this interesting numerical equation-solving calculator by [Peter Balch] caught our attention. Based around the ESP32-WROOM-32 module and an ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Quality issue. Medical problem-solving situations are characterized by various degrees of 'task uncertainty'—i.e. uncertainty related to the ...