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The Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, has attracted the interest of philosophers, savants, and travelers for at least four millennia. Some of this ...

A triangle isn't just a shape; it's a statement. But most brands get it wrong, falling for clichés about strength and dynamism. This brutally honest guide explains what triangles communicate—from ...

At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display. By Siobhan Roberts It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that the Dutch sculptor Rinus Roelofs organizes his life ...

The Helfrich theory of membrane bending, supported by molecular dynamics simulations, is a promising approach for evaluating mechanical properties of graphene nanosheets, report researchers from the ...

With LISA, ESA plans to catch gravitational waves from space, using a triangle of spacecraft millions of kilometers apart—unlocking cosmic secrets we’ve never seen. Credit: ESA A bold new era in space ...

Every financial expert has a different opinion on what you need to do to achieve your financial goals. They will shout these ideas into the void, claiming anyone who doesn’t follow their way is doing ...

Sacred geometry found in ancient Greek temples is grounded on the idea that the world is created based on a consistent geometrical pattern. Credit: Google Maps / GreekReporter Illustration Sacred ...

There are roof shapes and ratios that maximize heat retainment and energy efficiency and, interestingly, ancient Italian architects and builders seemed to know it, too. While serving as a visiting ...

Mathematicians have proven that Henry Dudeney’s 1907 four-piece dissection of an equilateral triangle into a square is optimal. Using matching diagrams, researchers from JAIST and MIT showed that no ...