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mathematics

Benoit Mandelbrot Coined ‘Fractal Geometry’ by Finding Natural Patterns in the World

Mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot coined the term 'fractal geometry' in 1975. Today's Google doodle creatively brings his theory to life.
By Helen Holmes
President Donald Trump speaks alongside students before signing a memorandum to expand access to STEM education in the Oval Office on September 25, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Google, Facebook, Amazon Partner With White House on Computer Science Program

The tech companies are working with the Trump administration to increase access to STEM education and lessen Silicon Valley's wage gap.
By John Bonazzo
Claude Shannon is the most important genius you’ve never heard of.

10,000 Hours With Claude Shannon: How a Genius Thinks, Works and Lives

Claude Shannon is the most important genius you’ve never heard of, a man whose intellect was on par with Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton.
By Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman
Girl Scouts pose with the 'Fearless Girl' statue in New York City.

Girl Scouts Can Now Earn Merit Badges in 23 STEM Fields

By John Bonazzo
Is there a geometry lesson hidden in ‘The Last Supper’?

Did Artists Lead the Way in Mathematics?

By Henry Adams
Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel in 'The Man Who Knew Infinity.'

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ Adds Up, Says Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons

By John Bonazzo
Caribou @ East River Park (Justin Joffe for Observer)

Caribou Creates Warm, Intelligent Dance Music for the Masses

By Justin Joffe
A Central Asian astronomer's astronomical illustration explains the different phases of the moon. He collaborated on this work with Abu al-Wafa' al-Buzjani. (Image: Public Domain)

1075th Birthday of a Persian Astronomer of Lunar Cycles

By Brady Dale
Alan Turing and his cohorts break the Enigma code in 'The Imitation Game.'

Alan Turing Notebook, Key Souvenir of History, Fetches $1M

By Lale Arikoglu
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