In Math, we often talk of how a function behaves as a variable approaches limits at infinity. That is, if we let “x” take on larger and larger values, what happens to the value of “y” it creates? It ...

From the ancient origins of zero to the paradox of motion, NOVA’s teaching resources immerse students in the wonder of math. ByKara Norton Thursday, December 1, 2022 NOVA EducationNOVA Education The ...

Even if we mapped every genome, mathematics would still confront us with unending questions Dr Reyaz Ahmad “Mathematics is ...

A decades-old rule in mathematics has just been pushed beyond its long-standing limits, opening new ground for how scientists describe the physical world. At the University of Vaasa in Finland, ...

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Several years ago, I tried to explain infinity to a class of fifth graders. In the story that I told them, I was preparing to eat a piece of cake when a friend walked in on me. Being polite, I gave ...

Infinite is a concept that means "there is no limit" as it reads, but it is difficult to understand its contents with the head rather than reading in a letter. Computer programmer Mark Jason Dominus ...

Is there an infinity of infinities? The question sounds almost absurd, like a riddle designed to twist your brain into knots. But for mathematicians, it’s a serious — and endlessly fascinating — ...