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Harvard Math professor Martin Nowak who got $6.5 million from Epstein put on leave amid probe

Amid a wave of resignations and institutional fallout across the corporate, political and academic world over newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, Harvard University has placed a senior mathematics professor, once described as Epstein’s “inside man” at the elite institution, on paid administrative leave.

The Times of India

'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?

LiveScience

How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding programs or educational toys for kids.

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UAE education reform 2026: English mandatory for mathematics and science in private schools

The UAE's Ministry of Education has mandated that advanced mathematics and science subjects will be taught in English across private schools, starting with Grade 9 in the 2026-2027 academic year. This phased implementation, extending to Grade 12 by 2029-2030, aims to equip students with global competencies for higher education and…

The Times of India

Arcadia at the Old Vic review: a fitting tribute to Tom Stoppard's genius

5/5 This wonderful meditation on love, death and mathematics dances through the mind and the heart

Evening Standard

Increasing math scores: Why Ontario needs early numeracy screening

Ontario’s 2024-25 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) standardized test results were recently released, and almost half (49 per cent) of Grade 6 students in English-language schools didn’t meet the provincial standard in mathematics.

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Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

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Bees may hold the secret to communication with aliens, scientists find

Honeybees can solve simple addition and subtraction problems and even possess some understanding of the concept of zero

The Independent UK

Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' — Jan. 9, 1816

Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.

LiveScience

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does intelligent life look like? And how would aliens communicate?

The Conversation

The magic of maths: festive puzzles to give your brain and imagination a workout

Mathematics is a “science which requires a great amount of imagination”, said the 19th-century Russian maths professor Sofya Kovalevskaya – a pioneering figure for women’s equality in this subject.

The Conversation

How can Canada become a global AI powerhouse? By investing in mathematics

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. In fact, each reader of this article could have multiple AI apps operating on the very device displaying this piece. The image at the top of this article is also generated by AI.

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AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians?

AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics?

LiveScience

The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process

In the Star Trek universe, the audience occasionally gets a glimpse inside schools on the planet Vulcan. Young children stand alone in pods surrounded by 360-degree digital screens. Adults wander among the pods but do not talk to the students. Instead, each child interacts only with a sophisticated artificial intelligence,…

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Jigsaw puzzles help make mathematics learning more active and fun

Holidays bring celebration, rest and, for many families, long stretches of indoor time. For some, this means table top games quickly reappear on kitchen tables. Games provide opportunities for learning mathematics actively.

Benzinga

This Math Genius & Blackjack Pioneer Met Warren Buffett In Late 1960s, 'This is Going To Be The Richest Man in the World' — Here's Why He Knew

American mathematics professor, blackjack pioneer and hedge fund manager Edward Thorp says he recognized Warren Buffett's potential to become the richest man in the world when he first met the Oracle of Omaha in the late 1960s.

The Guardian - UK

Joan O’Hagan obituary

Other lives: Adult mathematics educator who approached her work with lightness, creativity and humour

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One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how

As the artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing industries explode, trained STEM professionals are in high demand. Mathematics is foundational to these fields.

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Science history: Russian mathematician quietly publishes paper — and solves one of the most famous unsolved conjectures in mathematics — Nov. 11, 2002

Mathematician Grigori Perelman solved the Poincaré conjecture, and then rejected the $1 million prize that came with it.

Benzinga

Alibaba AI Crushes Rivals In Crypto Trading, Matches GPT-5 In Math

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is accelerating efforts to unlock value across its businesses through breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and global technology expansion.

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Craps Strategy: Mastering the Dice with Mathematics

The dice roll across green felt as players cheer, with craps offering more excitement than any casino game. Yet, many play without a strategy. The key to smart play isn’t predicting outcomes, but knowing which bets have better odds and how to manage bankroll.

The Conversation

A rushed new maths curriculum doesn’t add up. The right answer is more time

If the recent news of a new mathematics and statistics curriculum for years 0–10 felt familiar, that’s because it was.

International Business Times

Dismantling the Math Barrier: The Impact of Math Anxiety on Economic Potential

ECD estimates that achieving universal basic skills in core areas would boost worldwide GDP by around $700 trillion.

Evening Standard

Brexiteer Gove ‘knows all about crazy mathematics’, says Treasury minister

The Conservative peer and Spectator editor had challenged the Labour front bench over the decline in the number of teachers in state education.

The Conversation

Identifying as a ‘STEM person’ makes you more likely to pursue a STEM job – and caregivers may unknowingly shape kids’ self-identity

Employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – commonly called the STEM industries – continue to struggle to attract female applicants. In its 2024 jobs report, the National Science Board found that men outnumber women almost 3-to-1 in STEM jobs that require at least a bachelor’s degree and over 8-to-1…

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