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Around 1450, an Italian polymath created a device to understand local wind force and weather patterns for designing safe buildings and gave the world its first mechanical anemometer: How did Leon Battista Alberti's invention worked?

Around 1450, Leon Battista Alberti developed the first known mechanical anemometer, using a swinging plate to measure wind force. The device connected wind pressure with the movement of a physical object. Alberti’s work linked mathematics, architecture and observation. His idea became part of the history of wind measurement and influenced…

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What Ramanujan's Obsession and Intuition Teach About Breakthrough Thinking and Genius Habits

He Never Clocked OutRamanujan did his most significant work on a slate, wiping results as he went because paper was expensive. What survived went into notebooks. He wasn't working in sessions, he was always working. The boundary between eating, dreaming, and calculating didn't exist for him in the way it…

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Australia’s Year 3 numeracy scores have ‘dipped’ – should we be concerned?

The national NAPLAN results are in for 2026. Years 5, 7 and 9 saw their numeracy scores increase, however a reported “dip” in Year 3 results has raised alarm bells.

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OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 longstanding math problems, igniting new debate

Apart from praise, the news, published on August 1, also kickstarted a debate on social media over whether the achievement is Fields medal-worthy — and what these honours mean in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. The Fields medal is awarded by the International Mathematical Union (IMU), and is often called…

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Quote of the day by Mohnish Pabrai: "Investing is not a discipline based on absolutes or precise mathematics. There simply aren’t enough data points available to work out the exact odds"

Mohnish Pabrai says investing relies on judgment, patience and probability rather than certainty. He advises focusing on business fundamentals, managing risk and maintaining a margin of safety instead of chasing precise forecasts or short-term market movements for long-term wealth creation.

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Quote of the day by famous Swiss mathematician and physicist Leonhard Euler: “Nothing takes place in the world whose meaning...” - A timeless lesson on purpose, balance and excellence

Leonhard Euler, a renowned mathematician, left a lasting legacy of influential ideas. His quote about maximum or minimum reflects nature's efficiency and optimal paths. This principle applies to finding balance in everyday decisions and life goals. Euler's work transformed mathematics and introduced many modern symbols. His prolific research continues to…

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Who is Jacob Tsimerman: Fields Medal-winning mathematics professor who was once one of AI's biggest critics, now joining OpenAI to tackle AI safety

Jacob Tsimerman is widely regarded as one of the world's leading mathematicians, earning the prestigious Fields Medal in 2026 for his groundbreaking contributions to number theory. Yet, shortly after receiving mathematics' highest honour, the Canadian professor made headlines for an unexpected career move. Despite previously warning about the potential dangers…

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Why maths skills matter for medical AI

The recent announcement that two Chinese mathematicians, Yu Deng and Hong Wang, had simultaneously received the 2026 Fields Medal made headlines around the world. To many, it was a celebration of individual brilliance. To others, it symbolised China's growing scientific strength.

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Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understand

Understanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as the principal falls. Loan amortisation shows how EMIs gradually repay both principal and interest. Early prepayments significantly reduce total interest paid over the loan tenure. Repo rate changes impact floating rate home…

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In 1983, 'doomsday argument' predicted how many humans will ever live, now a study reveals when will human civilization be wiped off the face of the earth

Perhaps the greatest value of the doomsday argument lies not in predicting when humanity might disappear but in encouraging reflection on how humanity chooses to endure.

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What is the Fields medal and who won the ‘Nobel Prize of Mathematics’ in 2026?

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China celebrates its first winners of top global maths prize – here are the problems they solved

Awards make China only the fifth country to ever produce two Fields medallists at a single ceremony, and the first in Asia to do so

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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

PHILADELPHIA - The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.

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A new ‘golden age’ of mathematics may be dawning — thanks to AI and human ingenuity

In May 2026, OpenAI released a new math result that sent shock waves throughout the world of mathematical research. A major unsolved problem called the “unit distance conjecture” had just been resolved by generative AI.

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Quote of the day by Bernhard Riemann: “Without doubt it would be desirable to have a rigorous proof of...” — Inspiring life lessons on curiosity, perseverance, continuous learning, and why great discoveries often begin before every answer is found by the German mathematician known for the Riemannian geometry

Today's quote of the day by Bernhard Riemann reminds us that real progress does not always come from having every answer. Sometimes it begins with honest questions and the courage to keep searching. His words highlight patience, critical thinking, curiosity, and continuous learning. This timeless quote offers a powerful lesson…

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Mathematicians grapple with a ‘very rapid and very unsettling change’ as AI cracks yet another century-old problem

Anthropic's Levant Alpöge, a former Harvard valedictorian, used Claude's Fable 5 to find something that mathematicians have failed to since 1939.

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A woman with a Stanford PhD in mathematics has been claimed to have cracked the lottery algorithm after winning the lottery four times and collecting more than $20 million

At first glance, Joan R. Ginther's story sounds almost too extraordinary to be true. The American mathematician, who earned a doctorate in statistics from Stanford University, won four major Texas Lottery prizes between 1993 and 2010, collecting more than $20 million in total. Her repeated success quickly sparked speculation that…

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Don’t change lanes – the maths of holiday traffic jams

Millions of people will take to the roads this holiday season, only to end up spending frustrating hours sitting in traffic jams. Congestion costs drivers time, fuel and patience – while also increasing pollution and placing huge pressure on transport networks.

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Quote of the Day by Archimedes: “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it...” — Greek's polymath's classic lesson on curiosity, knowledge, passion and the joy of learning

Quote of the Day by Archimedes: Archimedes' quote “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it with pure love, for its own beauty: highlights that genuine passion drives discovery and mastery. True understanding arises from curiosity, not just rewards or success. This principle applies to various fields, fostering…

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Choosing your senior maths subjects? Here’s what to consider

Choosing a senior maths subject is truly like finding the Goldilocks option. Too difficult, and students may become overwhelmed and underperform. Too easy, and they may miss out on the challenge, preparation or assumed knowledge they require for their future career pathways. They need the subject that is just right.

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Quote of the Day by Euclid: 'What has been affirmed without proof can also be denied without proof.' - Inspiring lessons on logic, critical thinking, and why facts matter more than opinions by the legendary Greek mathematician known as the Father of Geometry

Euclid's timeless quote emphasizes that claims without proof can be denied. This principle highlights the critical need for evidence in establishing truth. The ancient Greek mathematician's work laid foundations for logical reasoning and mathematical proof. His teachings remain relevant today for navigating information and avoiding misinformation. Valuing evidence before belief…

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NCERT says all but two new textbooks for Classes 1-9 available; remaining titles by August

NCERT has released most new textbooks for Classes 1 to 9. Remaining Class 9 social science and mathematics books will be available by August. New textbooks for Classes 10 and 11 are deferred to the 2027-28 academic session. Existing textbooks for these classes will continue to be used. These revised…

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't only analytical thinkers: What this reveals?

Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows that mathematical thinking is linked with logical reasoning, pattern recognition, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making. Studies also explain that enjoying mathematics does not reduce creativity or emotional understanding. This article explains…

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Indian-origin ACC champion Samir Banerjee builds algorithm to analyze tennis data for his science, tech, society degree from Stanford

Stanford University celebrated Indian-origin tennis player Samir Banerjee as he graduated this month with a degree in science, technology, and society. For his final project in Stats 100: Mathematics of Sports, Samir built an algorithm to analyze years of tennis server data across different surfaces to determine which players were…

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Why Your Nakshatra Has Its Own Vishnu Sahasranama Shloka

What if the most powerful prayer for you was chosen the moment you were born?For centuries, millions have recited the Vishnu Sahasranama without realizing that its 108 verses may hold a deeply personal connection with their birth. According to an intriguing Vedic tradition, every individual is linked to one specific…

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