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Elizabeth Warren had to explain to President Trump’s pick to lead the White House Council of Economic Advisers that 4.2 percent is more than 3.4 percent. At a confirmation hearing Thursday for ...

Studying the epic journey of the iconic jumping plumber can lead to new insights in theoretical computer science—and may help researchers understand the tractability of problems in other areas.

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A week after OpenAI made headlines with an A.I.-generated proof, a new “declaration” by 16 experts raises concerns that the technology threatens math as a discipline. By Siobhan Roberts Recently there ...

Wits University’s Anthony Essien says teachers need sustained support to navigate the relationship between language, understanding, participation and learning. The Teacher Professional Development ...

University of California professors are sounding the alarm on a “severe” lack of math skills among college students — thanks to a decision to ban standardized testing in admissions at the elite ...

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Understanding how wounds heal after injury could be a step closer thanks to a new mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Bristol. The study published in Physical Review ...