Tag: mathematics

Ecstasy through Logic

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Science

Ecstasy through Logic

The British philosopher was both a rebel and pacifist—and one who maintained his convictions and hopes for humanity until the day he died.

Paulina Wilk

The Eccentricities of Lady Lovelace

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The Eccentricities of Lady Lovelace

Born in the early 19th century, Ada Lovelace defied the gender norms of her time by making significant contributions to the field of computing – and becoming the first computer programmer.

The Poles From the Scottish Café

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The Poles From the Scottish Café

The Lwów School of Mathematics comprised some of the most brilliant mathematical minds – the problems they posited still inspire the latest maths theories.

Marek Górlikowski

The Beauty Factory

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Nature

The Beauty Factory

Nature’s colours and mathematical structures are fascinating. Why do the works of nature delight us so much?

Szymon Drobniak

Scientists Find the “Magic Number” That Links Forces of the Universe

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Scientists Find the “Magic Number” That Links Forces of the Universe

Researchers dramatically improve the accuracy of a number that connects fundamental forces.

Paul Ratner

The Maths of Brush and Baton

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The Maths of Brush and Baton

Fractals – self-similar geometric patterns – might feel like a scientific concern, but they can also be observed in art, architecture and music.

Kajetan Giziński