A Century-Old Calculation For Pi Might Help Explain the Secrets of the Universe

Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan’s formula for Pi can help with calculating black holes, studying percolation, or ...
IFLScience

Ramanujan's Unexpected Formulas Are Still Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Universe

In] any piece of beautiful mathematics, you almost always find that there is a physical system which actually mirrors the ...

For Perfectly Wrapped Gifts Every Time, Geometry Says Use the Diagonal Hack—Here’s How

Again, the secret is how you’re wrapping all the way around the item. A diamond orientation means you’re folding over right ...
India Today

Students are using these memory tricks to ace exams. Why aren't you?

Science shows studying smarter beats studying harder in exam prep. Using memory techniques like spaced repetition and active ...
USA Today

Chris Hemsworth gives update on health in moving doc about dad's Alzheimer's

National Geographic's new documentary, "Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember," opens with the "Thor" actor reflecting on a cherished childhood photo with his father in the Australian Outback. In ...
The Conversation

What do trees remember?

Estrella Luna-Diez receives funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Anne-Marie Culhane receives funding from UKRI and the NERC. Bruno Barcante ...
Taste of Country

Here Are the Lyrics to Jason Aldean’s Song About Dementia, ‘Help You Remember’

Jason Aldean is pulling back the curtain on dementia — a disease that hits close to home — in his new song, "Help You Remember." The song speaks to what life is like when someone you love is suffering ...