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The Harvard economist behind the Education Scorecard says the ‘Learning Recession’ is more than a COVID problem—it’s at least a decade old

Think all the backsliding in U.S. education is the result of remote school, masks and a year of social distancing? Not exactly, says Tom Kane.

Fortune

Is Tim Palmer right about a 400-qubit wall? New quantum physics debate challenges irrational numbers, entanglement, and modern quantum computing

A new debate in quantum physics is shaking the foundations of modern science. Tim Palmerargues that nature may not follow continuous mathematics at all. His theory questions irrational numbers, wave functions, and even parts of Schrödinger equation. The claim also points to a possible 400-qubit ceiling in quantum computing. If…

The Economic Times

Refunds Are Being Delayed Over One Missing IRS Verification Step

Tax season often brings one major expectation: a refund landing in the bank account without complications. But this year, a growing number of taxpayers face frustrating delays tied to one overlooked IRS verification step. The issue does not always stem from math errors or missing forms. Instead, the IRS now…

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“How Many Bones Are In The Human Body?”: Test Yourself With 16 General Number Facts

How good are you with numbers? 🔢Not math equations – we’re talking about the random facts everyone should know, from planets and countries to animals and pop culture. This quiz is packed with questions about the world that may sound easy until you actually have to type the answer yourself.…

Bored Panda

Why Micron Stock Might Have a Math Problem

The risk in buying MU stock isn’t that no one believes in the AI narrative; it’s that everyone does.

Barchart

Don’t Ignore Basic Bond Math and Jump Into TIPS: The ‘Inflation Hedge’ Story Isn’t Everything

With sticky inflation re-emerging as the dominant macro story, retail investors are aggressively searching for a shield to protect their purchasing power.

Barchart

Woman sees Lysol ‘value pack’ of 2 at Target, so she whips out her calculator—and realizes how much people are being scammed

A woman went to Target and noticed something about the store’s value packs of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. So she did the math. Then she realized buying in bulk was more expensive than just getting individual bottles of the product. Em (@uglyduckmily) told her audience in a video with more…

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Being taught by people who know stuff instead of prepared teachers risks our children’s futures

In Canada, we need more qualified teachers.

The Conversation

Jim Simons’ $300 million math gift helped public-school teachers stay in the classroom

Philanthropist Jim Simons revolutionized education giving by channeling funds directly to public school teachers through fellowships. This approach combats teacher burnout and isolation, transforming teaching into a sustainable career. By investing in educators, this model fosters long-term scientific literacy and strengthens public schools, proving that empowering human potential, not just…

The Times of India

How to Fight a Property Tax Increase Without Hiring an Attorney

Property tax bills can hit like a surprise uppercut, especially when the assessed value suddenly climbs far beyond what feels realistic. One year the bill looks manageable, and the next year it seems like the county assessor started pricing homes with lottery-winner math. Many homeowners assume they need an expensive…

Everybody Loves Your Money

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely be the weight they desire. But it is much more complicated.

The Conversation

“You can’t make music in a test tube and do math. There has to be spontaneity with a little planning and a lot of mistakes”: How Tool created enigmatic, brain-bursting alternative rock with a late-’90s masterpiece

“Very seldom are we playing in unison”

MusicRadar

Nature just outsmarted Silicon Valley: That trendy houseplant on your windowsill has been doing advanced Math this whole time

The Chinese money plant quietly organizes itself using a geometric system that humans only formalized in the computer age — and it does so without measuring a single thing. The Chinese money plant, formally known as Pilea peperomioides, appears simple at first glance. Its round leaves look smooth and ordinary.…

The Economic Times

Communities are blocking billions in data centers. Big Tech has wagered $1 trillion otherwise

A grassroots rebellion is canceling AI infrastructure projects at a record pace — but hyperscalers are betting the math still works in their favor.

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The IRS’s “Math Error” Notice Could Cost You More Than You Think

The IRS rarely makes big announcements without consequences hiding behind the fine print, and the “Math Error” notice stands out as one of the most overlooked. This notice often arrives after a tax return review and signals that something on a return does not add up according to IRS systems.…

The Mary Sue

‘I am one of the smartest students you’ll ever have:’ Calculus professor belittled her because of her looks. She got revenge by acing his class

Every woman in STEM is well aware of the sexism that continues to persist in its various fields. Natalie Carter (@natalieecee), a math major in college, told TikTok about a time her calculus professor undermined her intelligence on the basis of her looks. She didn’t brush the comment off—Natalie confronted…

Everybody Loves Your Money

$15,000 Step-Up Gap: Why Missing One Document Triggers Estate Tax Reviews

A missing piece of paper can quietly drain thousands of dollars from an inheritance faster than a Vegas blackjack table on a bad night. Across the country, families settle estates every day without realizing that one forgotten document can create a massive “step-up gap” that instantly grabs the attention of…

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“I ended up at Klek’s mother’s place making music in the basement, and we started doing that for… for ever”: Meet Angine de Poitrine, the polka-dotted alien ambassadors of math rock

Duo have been playing together for 20 years

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The Economic Times

India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?

India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange reserves amid rising risks from the Middle East conflict. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid unnecessary gold purchases and foreign travel.

The Independent UK

US faces ‘reading recession’ as school test scores continue to decline

Between 2022 and 2025, only five states and the District of Columbia had meaningful growth in reading scores

The Free Financial Advisor

The IRS Is Sending More “Math Error” Notices—Here’s What They Really Mean

Tax season already brings enough stress without surprise mail from the IRS landing in the mailbox. Lately, more Americans have received something called a “math error notice,” and it often sparks confusion, frustration, and a little bit of panic. These notices do not always signal major trouble, but they do…

Tom’s Guide

Your iPhone keyboard can do math — here's how to use the secret calculator

The iPhone calculator app is optional thanks to this hidden keyboard shortcut, here's how it works.

The Economic Times

AI study finds hidden mathematical laws shaping cuisines across cultures

A new study reveals that recipes follow mathematical laws, much like human language. Researchers at IIIT-Delhi used AI to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines. They found four statistical laws shaping cooking globally.

Clever Dude

Public Charging Rates Increased Last Year, Affecting EV Owners’ Monthly Budgets

Electric vehicles once promised a simple financial win: skip the gas pump, save money, and enjoy the ride. That narrative still holds true in many cases—but recent changes in public charging rates have complicated the math. Drivers who rely on public stations now face higher monthly costs, and the increase…

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart trolls Trump cognitive test boasts with flashback to embarrassing math fail on Howard Stern show

‘Why do you think that you’re the only president that that happens to?’ Daily Show host asks

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