This jingle has helped generations of algebra students recall the quadratic formula that solves every equation of the form $latex ax^2+bx+c=0$. The formula is as ...

There's a part of the brain that enables us to perceive magnitude -- we can compare loudness when hearing different tones or compare the number of dots in a group at a glance. Neuroscientists have ...

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A viral video that has put the spotlight on mathematics' role in society is drawing plenty of attention, even though many viewers are unclear of its actual message. The TikTok video posted by user ...