Math
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Discoveries & Research
Scientists use math to predict crystal structure in hours instead of months
Researchers at New York University have devised a mathematical approach to predict the structures of crystals — a critical step…
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Space
Math, Mentorship, Motherhood: Behind the Scenes with NASA Engineers
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2024. Engineering is a huge field with endless applications. From…
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Companies
Sequoia’s Alfred Lin on the art and math of spotting outliers
Alfred Lin doesn’t just accept contradictions; he searches for answers within them. Less than five minutes after sitting down, he…
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Technology
‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
Figuring out what subgroups a group contains is one way to understand its structure. For example, the subgroups of Z6…
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Entrepreneurship
How to solve complex, real-world problems using applied math
Applied mathematicians have to find a balance between models that are realistic enough to be useful and simple enough to…
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Discoveries & Research
Big algebras: A dictionary of abstract math
Several fields of mathematics have developed in total isolation, using their own ‘undecipherable’ coded languages. In a new study published…
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Financial Markets
How much house can I afford? Here’s how to do the math.
Two-thirds of US adults own a home, a milestone that is still viewed as a key part of the American…
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Financial Markets
China’s Unworkable Housing Rescue Math Is Prolonging Crisis
(Bloomberg) — In May, China’s central government urged more than 200 cities to buy unsold homes to ease oversupply. More…
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