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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height
Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.
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Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
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Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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Explore Free STEM Courses By Harvard, MIT, And Other Leading Institutes
Institutions such as Harvard University, MIT, and other leading universities offer a variety of programs in subjects ranging from computer programming and engineering principles to advanced mathematics and life sciences.
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China's 17-Year-Old Maths "Prodigy" Was Assisted By Teacher To Ace The Global Contest, Probe Finds
A 17-year-old student in China hailed as a "genius" for her score in a maths competition cheated, competition organisers said.
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US Teens Come Up With 5 New Ways Of Proving Pythagoras Theorem Using Trigonometry
Over the years, many mathematicians have tried to prove the theorem using algebra and geometry but using trigonometry was long believed impossible
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Anthropic Introduces New Analysis Tool in Claude That Can Write and Run JavaScript Code
Anthropic introduced a new tool for its native Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Thursday. Dubbed analysis tool, the feature offers a coding sandbox environment for the AI model where it can both write and run JavaScript code. While the AI model could generate code earlier, the new capability allows it to run deeper data analysis, comp...
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JEE Main 2025 Exam Date To Be Released Soon, Check Details
Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12 exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) can take the JEE Main.
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Viral Debate Over 'Half of 4+4' Question Leaves Social Media Confused
A viral video posted by @bowaledeen on Instagram has sparked a heated online debate over a simple math question: "What is half of 4 + 4?".
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UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
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Duolingo Showcases Video Calls With AI Chatbot, Game-Like ‘Adventures’ Experience at Duocon 2024
Duolingo, the ed-tech platform focused on teaching languages, mathematics, and music, announced new features at the Duocon 2024 on Tuesday. The platform announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature with its Max subscription that will allow users to video call an AI chatbot and have conversations with it. The company claims that this feature...
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Mathematicians Uncover Soft Cells, a New Class of Shapes in Nature
Researchers have unveiled a new class of shapes called soft cells, which are common in nature. These shapes, characterised by their rounded corners and unique tessellation properties, can fill space without gaps. Found in structures such as nautilus shells and onions, soft cells minimise structural weaknesses, suggesting that nature favours these f...
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OpenAI o1 Series AI Models With Advanced Reasoning Capabilities Released
OpenAI released the new o1 series artificial intelligence (AI) models on Thursday. The AI firm is calling these reasoning models for their advanced capabilities in solving mathematical and complex reasoning-based problems. There are two models — o1 which is available in preview, and o1-mini — in this iteration. The company said these AI models ...
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OpenAI ‘Strawberry’ AI Model to Reportedly Be Released by the End of the Month
OpenAI Strawberry, a rumoured new artificial intelligence (AI) model with enhanced reasoning and mathematical problem-solving capabilities, will reportedly be released by the end of September. As per the report, the new AI model will be launched within ChatGPT as well as be included in a separate offering. Earlier this year, the AI firm was rumoure...
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Taiwan Teacher Earns Rs 2 Crore A Year By Giving Math Lessons On Pornhub
In May 2020, he started uploading his calculus lessons to Pornhub as part of an innovative marketing strategy to showcase his teaching in unexpected places.
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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height
Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.
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Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
-
Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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Explore Free STEM Courses By Harvard, MIT, And Other Leading Institutes
Institutions such as Harvard University, MIT, and other leading universities offer a variety of programs in subjects ranging from computer programming and engineering principles to advanced mathematics and life sciences.
-
China's 17-Year-Old Maths "Prodigy" Was Assisted By Teacher To Ace The Global Contest, Probe Finds
A 17-year-old student in China hailed as a "genius" for her score in a maths competition cheated, competition organisers said.
-
US Teens Come Up With 5 New Ways Of Proving Pythagoras Theorem Using Trigonometry
Over the years, many mathematicians have tried to prove the theorem using algebra and geometry but using trigonometry was long believed impossible
-
Anthropic Introduces New Analysis Tool in Claude That Can Write and Run JavaScript Code
Anthropic introduced a new tool for its native Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Thursday. Dubbed analysis tool, the feature offers a coding sandbox environment for the AI model where it can both write and run JavaScript code. While the AI model could generate code earlier, the new capability allows it to run deeper data analysis, comp...
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JEE Main 2025 Exam Date To Be Released Soon, Check Details
Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12 exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) can take the JEE Main.
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Viral Debate Over 'Half of 4+4' Question Leaves Social Media Confused
A viral video posted by @bowaledeen on Instagram has sparked a heated online debate over a simple math question: "What is half of 4 + 4?".
-
UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
-
Duolingo Showcases Video Calls With AI Chatbot, Game-Like ‘Adventures’ Experience at Duocon 2024
Duolingo, the ed-tech platform focused on teaching languages, mathematics, and music, announced new features at the Duocon 2024 on Tuesday. The platform announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature with its Max subscription that will allow users to video call an AI chatbot and have conversations with it. The company claims that this feature...
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Mathematicians Uncover Soft Cells, a New Class of Shapes in Nature
Researchers have unveiled a new class of shapes called soft cells, which are common in nature. These shapes, characterised by their rounded corners and unique tessellation properties, can fill space without gaps. Found in structures such as nautilus shells and onions, soft cells minimise structural weaknesses, suggesting that nature favours these f...
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OpenAI o1 Series AI Models With Advanced Reasoning Capabilities Released
OpenAI released the new o1 series artificial intelligence (AI) models on Thursday. The AI firm is calling these reasoning models for their advanced capabilities in solving mathematical and complex reasoning-based problems. There are two models — o1 which is available in preview, and o1-mini — in this iteration. The company said these AI models ...
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OpenAI ‘Strawberry’ AI Model to Reportedly Be Released by the End of the Month
OpenAI Strawberry, a rumoured new artificial intelligence (AI) model with enhanced reasoning and mathematical problem-solving capabilities, will reportedly be released by the end of September. As per the report, the new AI model will be launched within ChatGPT as well as be included in a separate offering. Earlier this year, the AI firm was rumoure...
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Taiwan Teacher Earns Rs 2 Crore A Year By Giving Math Lessons On Pornhub
In May 2020, he started uploading his calculus lessons to Pornhub as part of an innovative marketing strategy to showcase his teaching in unexpected places.
