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From 54% in class 10 to AIR 349 in JEE Advanced: How Jainendrajeet cracked IIT Bombay after scoring 41 in Maths; reveals his biggest stratergy

Jainendrajeet's academic journey is inspiring. Despite starting with a modest 54% in Class 10 and struggling with mathematics, he rebounded spectacularly by achieving a 99.98 percentile in JEE Main 2023. This exceptional performance earned him an AIR of 349 in JEE Advanced, paving the way for his studies in Computer…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

18-year-old California student Seth Jacob Nabat wins $40,000 in prestigious Regeneron science competition for machine-learning program that could help physicists better understand particle collisions

Eighteen-year-old California student Seth Jacob Nabat has won $40,000 after placing 10th in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search. His innovative machine-learning project is designed to help physicists analyse high-energy particle collisions and better understand how symmetry breaks in complex experimental data. Seth also teaches classrooms of elementary and middle…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Only High IQs Can Beat All 23 Hard General Knowledge Questions – Prove You’re One

From science and mathematics to history and culture, this high-IQ general knowledge quiz covers a little bit of everything. But this time, the bar is higher, and the questions are designed to truly challenge your knowledge. We’ve left the easy questions behind: no “What is England’s capital?” or “Which ocean…

Bored Panda · Aug 17

Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?

A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced ten advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet unreleased model Astra. The discoveries cover a wide range of mathematical fields, including geometry, cryptography and coding theory.

The Conversation · Aug 9

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

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…

Times Life · Aug 6

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.

The Conversation · Aug 5

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 3