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Is mathematics an invention or a discovery?
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Is mathematics an invention or a discovery?

Some believe that mathematics itself exists in nature, waiting to be discovered; while others believe that mathematics is entirely a creation of the human brain.

January 6, 2025
Can guess the future with numbers?
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Can guess the future with numbers?

There is a school of beliefs that each individual has a mysterious number. Finding that number will reveal their 'life equation', similar to knowing the fate of the univ…

December 18, 2018
Discovering plants to do super maths
Biology

Discovering plants to do super maths

New research by scientists at the John Innes Center (UK) shows that plants have performed complex arithmetic operations to ensure they have the nutrients they need to li…

December 17, 2018
Intelligence of animals
Animal world

Intelligence of animals

Unlocked cockatoos, dogs with the ability to recognize arithmetic or elephants imitate Korean are interesting features about the intelligence of animals.

December 16, 2018